Snowmobile Polaris 600 IQ Racer (2015 year). Manual - part 5

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SAFETY

Safety Labels and Locations

Competition ONLY Warning

This warning label is located under the hood on the upper left console.

WARNING

This snowmobile is a competition model only and is not manufactured for, nor 
should it be used on public land or trails. The use of this snowmobile should be 
limited to participation in sanctioned competition events upon a closed course. 
This snowmobile should NOT be used for general off-trail recreational riding. 
This snowmobile is intended for experienced racers only, and NOT for 
beginners.

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Operation 

Warning

“No Passenger” 

Warning

Track 

Warning

Competition ONLY 

Warning

(under hood)

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FEATURES

9

2

5

6

7

11

10

3

1

8

14

13

12

1.

Headlight Dimmer Switch

2.

Ignition Switch/Tether Switch

3.

Master Cylinder

4.

Handlebar Pad

5.

Engine Stop Switch

6.

Throttle Control

7.

Recoil Starter Handle

8.

Hold Down Straps

9.

Fuel Filler Cap

10. Choke Control
11. Hand/Thumbwarmer Switch
12. Brake Lever
13. Parking Brake Lock
14. DRAGON Ignition System 

Switch

15. Tachometer
16. Temperature Light

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16

4

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FEATURES

POLARIS DRAGON Ignition System

Your snowmobile is equipped with an ignition system feature that 
improves competition performance by increasing exhaust system 
temperature. The DRAGON Ignition System provides maximum 
“holeshot” performance for racing applications.

WARNING! DRAGON mode increases the exhaust system temperature and 
causes engine misfire and backfire. Flammable materials and vapors may ignite 
and result in fire and explosion, which may cause serious injury, death or 
property damage. Read the Owner's Manual. Always follow all instructions and 
warnings.

DRAGON Mode Facts

• The DRAGON Ignition System is intended for competition use on 

closed courses by experienced riders only. 

• There is no benefit to using DRAGON mode for normal trail riding. 
• Unnecessary, extended or excessive use of DRAGON mode can 

result in severe engine damage, which is excluded from POLARIS 
warranty coverage. 

• DRAGON mode usually heats up the exhaust system within 5 to 20 

seconds, depending upon the initial temperature of the exhaust 
system. 

• Two different sounds may be heard when using DRAGON mode. One 

sound is an erratic misfire that may be heard when the exhaust system 
is heating up. The other sound is a consistent misfire (with a slight 
rise in engine RPM) when the exhaust system is at target operating 
temperature. 

• DRAGON mode maintains the engine speed between 4500 and 5100 

RPM. 

• Be sure that the clutch engages at 5300 RPM or above to prevent 

forward creep of the vehicle. See your dealer if the clutch needs 
adjustment.

• Please refer to the POLARIS jetting chart and use the recommended 

jet for current temperatures as this system is sensitive to jet changes.

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FEATURES

POLARIS DRAGON Ignition System

1. Warm up the engine and 

track.

2. When staged at the starting 

line, depress and hold the 
DRAGON button on the left 
handlebar (1). 

3. Slowly advance the throttle 

to the wide-open position 
while keeping the button 
depressed.

4. Release the button when the 

start flag drops.

TIP: The vehicle will launch forward 

at wide-open throttle.

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