Snowmobile Polaris 550 Transport Trail Touring. Manual - part 31

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WARRANTY

Limitations of warranties and remedies

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE 

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PAR-

TICULAR PURPOSE) ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE ABOVE ONE YEAR 

WARRANTY PERIOD. POLARIS FURTHER DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS WAR-

RANTIES NOT STATED IN THIS WARRANTY. Some states do not allow limitations 

on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you if 

inconsistent with controlling state law.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

If your snowmobile requires warranty service, you must take it to a Polaris dealer autho-

rized to repair Polaris snowmobiles. When requesting warranty service you must present 

your copy of the Warranty Registration form to the dealer. (The cost of transportation to 

and from the dealer is YOUR responsibility). Polaris recommends that you use your 

original selling dealer; however, you may use any Polaris Servicing Dealer to perform 

warranty service.
Please work with your dealer to resolve any warranty issues. Your dealer will contact the 

appropriate personnel at Polaris if additional assistance is needed.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which 

vary from state to state.
If any of the above terms are void because of state or federal law, all other warranty 

terms will remain in effect.

Engine Oil

1. Mixing oil brands or using non-recommended oil may cause engine damage. We rec-

ommend the use of Polaris engine oil.
2. Damage resulting from the use of non-recommended lubricants may not be covered 

by warranty.

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Conditions and Exclusions

In order to qualify for warranty, the product must have been properly set up and tested 

by a Polaris Dealer (if applicable). Failure of any dealer to perform the required vehicle 

Pre-Delivery Inspection, perform all applicable service bulletins and have the consumer 

sign the PDI form prior to delivery may void the warranty. Failure to provide proof of 

required periodic maintenance upon request may result in denial of warranty coverage. 

Use of the recommended Polaris products for lubrication and maintenance as directed by 

the Owner's manual is highly recommended. Should a failure occur during the warranty 

period resulting from the use of non-recommended products, warranty coverage may be 

denied.
Warranty does not apply to parts exposed to friction surfaces, stresses, environmental 

conditions and/or contamination. The following items are excluded from warranty con-

sideration if the failure was due to wear or not the direct result of a defect:

Warranty applies to the product only and does not allow for coverage of personal loss. 

Some items are considered "consumable," meaning they are considered part of normal 

maintenance or part of completing an effective repair. The following items are excluded 
from warranty coverage in the event of a warranty claim:

This warranty also excludes failures resulting from improper lubrication; improper 

engine timing; improper fuel; surface imperfections caused by external stress, heat, cold 

or contamination; operator error or abuse; improper component alignment, tension, 

adjustment or altitude compensation; failure due to snow, water, dirt or other foreign 

substance ingestion/contamination; improper maintenance; modified components; use 

of aftermarket components resulting in failure; unauthorized repairs; repairs made after 

the warranty period expires or by an unauthorized repair center; use of the product in 

competition or for commercial purposes. Warranty will not apply to any product which 

has been damaged by abuse, accident, fire or any other casualty not determined a defect 

of materials or workmanship.

Skis

Ski wear rods

Tracks

Slide rails

Suspension components

Finished and unfinished surfaces

Brake components

Carburetor/Throttle body components

Seat components

Engine components

Clutches and components

Drive belts

Steering components

Hydraulic components

Batteries

Circuit breakers/Fuses

Light bulbs/Sealed beam lamps

Electronic components

Idler wheels

Spark Plugs

Lubricants such as oil, grease, etc.

Filters

Batteries (unless defective)

Fuel

Cosmetic damage/repair

Sealants

Coolants

Hotel fees

Meals

Towing charges

Shipping/ handling fees

Mileage

Product pick-up/delivery

Rentals/Loss of product use

Loss of vacation/personal time

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Polaris Second Year Engine Service Contract

Second Year Engine Service Contract is standard on all eligible new and unused snow-

mobiles that were Snow Checked through an authorized Polaris dealer during the 

March/April Snow Check promotion. The free Second Year Engine Service Contract is 

honored by all authorized Polaris snowmobile dealers in North America and is transfer-

able 120 days after the original purchase date, free of charge, through any Polaris snow-

mobile dealer. Coverage on Snow Check units is automatic. Although you do not 

receive a warranty card, your dealership should have printed a copy of the warranty reg-

istration form. This form is your proof of warranty. 

Consumer Exclusions

• Each repair visit after the first twelve months of standard warranty coverage is sub-

ject to a $50 deductible.

• The free Second Year Engine Service Contract applies to the first 5,000 miles or two 

(2) calendar years from date of purchase, whichever comes first. Tampering with the 

odometer shall void all warranties/service contracts. No extensions to coverage under 

this engine service contract can be given. Used snowmobiles are not eligible under 

this program.

• Snowmobiles used for commercial purposes or for racing are excluded from cover-

age.

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Polaris Second Year Engine Service Contract

Coverage

Coverage for second year engine failures due to defects in materials and workmanship 

will be determined by Polaris in its sole discretion. Coverage is automatic with no addi-

tional paperwork required. The free Second Year Engine Service Contract is subject to a 

$50 deductible per visit. Regular, documented service maintenance visits are required to 

validate this warranty. 
A partial list of items excluded from coverage includes:
• Damage due to accident, fire, explosion, theft, or other causes beyond Polaris' con-

trol.

• Damage caused by the failure of other components of the snowmobile.
• Failures caused by improper fuel or oil.
• Piston seizures, unless caused by a defective engine component.
• Failures caused due to improper adjustments.
• Failure due to unauthorized service.
• Failures due to lack of service as required in the owner's manual or Polaris updates. 

This includes off-season storage as listed in the owner's manual.

• Failure due to use of unauthorized parts or modifications.
• Normal wear parts, including but not limited to spark plugs, hoses, batteries, controls, 

and recoil ropes are excluded from coverage. Gaskets are covered, as are intake and 

exhaust manifolds excluding paint coverage.

• Electrical coverage is limited to the ECU box, coils, stator plate, and sensors. Wiring 

and other electrical components are excluded from coverage.

• Cooling system coverage is limited to the water pump assembly and components, 

fan, fan bearings, temperature sensor, gasket and seals.

• Non wear related throttle body parts are covered. The fuel pump is covered.
• Clutches and related clutch parts, including but not limited to, the drive belt, are 

excluded from coverage.

• Electrical components are excluded from coverage.
• Gearcases and transmissions are excluded from coverage.