Snowmobile Polaris 600 Fusion (2006 year). Manual - part 5

 

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Snowmobile Polaris 600 Fusion (2006 year). Manual - part 5

 

 

20

SAFETY

Operator Safety

Windchill/Temperature Charts

The following information is provided to help you determine when tem-

peratures become dangerous for riding.

WIND CHILL CHART (_F)

WIND CHILL CHART (_C)

Estimated Wind 

Speed in MPH

Actual Thermometer Reading (_F)

50

40

30

20

10

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-50

-60

Equivalent Temperature (_F)

Calm

50

40

30

20

10

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-50

-60

5

48

37

27

16

6

-5

-15

-26

-36

-47

-57

-68

10

40

28

16

4

-9

-21

-33

-46

-58

-70

-83

-95

15

36

22

9

-5

-18

-36

-45

-58

-72

-85

-99

-112

20

32

18

4

-10

-25

-39

-53

-67

-82

-96

-110

-124

25

30

16

0

-15

-29

-44

-59

-74

-88

-104

-118

-133

30

28

13

-2

-18

-33

-48

-63

-79

-94

-109

-125

-140

35

27

11

-4

-20

-35

-49

-67

-82

-98

-113

-129

-145

40

26

10

-6

-21

-37

-53

-69

-85

-100

-116

-132

-148

Wind Speeds 

Greater Than 

40 MPH Have 

Little Added 

Effect

Little Danger

(For Properly

clothed Person)

Increasing

Danger

Great

Danger

Danger of Freezing Exposed Flesh

Estimated Wind 

Speed in KPH

Actual Thermometer Reading (_C)

5

0

-5

-10

-15

-20

-25

-30

-35

-40

Equivalent Temperature (_C)

0

5

0

-5

-10

-15

-20

-25

-30

-35

-40

10

1

-4

-11

-16

-22

-27

-33

-38

-45

-50

20

-4

-9

-17

-23

-29

-36

-42

-48

-54

-61

30

-7

-13

-21

-28

-35

-42

-48

-55

-63

-69

40

-9

-16

-24

-32

-39

-47

-53

-61

-69

-76

50

-11

-18

-26

-34

-41

-49

-57

-64

-73

-80

60

-12

-19

-27

-35

-43

-51

-59

-66

-75

-82

70

-13

-20

-28

-36

-44

-52

-60

-68

-76

-84

Wind Speeds 

Greater Than 70 

KPH Have Little 

Added Effect

Little Danger

(For Properly 

Clothed Person)

Increasing

Danger

Great

Danger

Danger of Freezing Exposed Flesh

21

SAFETY

Safety Decals and Locations

Warning decals have been placed on the snowmobile for your protec-

tion. Read and follow the instructions of the decals and other warnings 

on the snowmobile carefully.  If any of the decals depicted in this man-

ual differ from the decals on your snowmobile, always read and follow 

the instructions of the decals on the snowmobile. 

If any decal becomes illegible or comes off, contact your Polaris dealer 

to purchase a replacement. Replacement safety decals are provided by 

Polaris at no charge.  The part number is printed on the decal.

Clutch Cover Warning

This warning decal is found under 

the hood on the clutch cover:

WARNING
Do not operate engine with 

hood open.
Do not attempt adjustment 

with engine running.
Do not operate engine with plenum/belt guard removed.
Never run engine with drive belt removed.
Never service clutches yourself -- see your dealer.

Pressure Cap Warning

This warning decal is found under the hood on the pressure cap of appli-

cable liquid cooled models:

Do not open hot. Test or replace when changing coolant. Press 

down and turn to release cap. 13 PSI

22

SAFETY

Safety Decals and Locations

Track Warning

The track warning decal is on 

the rear of the tunnel:

Stay clear of track.  Do not sit 

on seat back.  Entanglement 

with the track or a fall from 

seat back may result in 

severe injury or death.

"No Passenger" Warning

The "NO PASSENGER" warning 

decal is on the console below the 

steering post:

WARNING
This vehicle is designed for 

operator only.
“NO PASSENGER”

23

SAFETY

Safety Decals and Locations

Reverse Warning

The reverse warning decal is located 

on the console below the wind-

shield:

WARNING
Reverse operation, even at low 

speeds, can cause loss of control 

resulting in serious injury or 

death. To avoid loss of control, 

always:

• Look behind before and while 

backing up.

• Avoid sharp turns.
• Shift to or from reverse only 

when stopped.

• Apply throttle slowly.

NOTE:  For more information, see Owner's Manual.
If electric reverse:

• Machine stopped and engine at idle, push yellow button on LH con-

trol to reverse. Flashing light on dash indicates reverse operation.

• Push button again to return to forward.

Operation Warning

The operation warning decal is 

located on the console above the 

storage compartments.  See page 

24 for the text.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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