Snowmobile Polaris 600 Fusion (2006 year). Manual - part 20

80

OPERATION

Emergency Stopping

The following chart lists methods for stopping the snowmobile in the 

event of an emergency.  See page 78 for more information about the 

engine stop switch and throttle safety switch.

SYSTEM

WHAT IT DOES

THROTTLE

CONDITION

Ignition Switch

Interrupts ignition circuit

All

Brake

Slows jackshaft

All

Choke

Floods engine

Half throttle or less

Engine Stop Switch

Interrupts ignition circuit

All

Throttle Safety Switch

Interrupts ignition circuit

All

Tether Switch (Option)

Interrupts ignition circuit

All

81

OPERATION

Emergency Starting

If the recoil starter system fails, an emergency start strap is provided in 

the tool kit.

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the left side panel.
3. Using the belt removal tool, 

follow the directions on the 

air box to relieve belt tension.

4. Starting at one of the tower 

struts, wind the strap counter-

clockwise around the clutch 

as shown.

5. Pull the strap abruptly so the strap comes free of the clutch while 

starting the engine.  Repeat until the engine starts.

6. Reinstall the side panel.
7. Close and secure the hood.

WARNING

Serious injury can result from wrapping the start strap around your hand 

while using the emergency starting procedure.  DO NOT wrap the start strap 

around your hand.  Keep all bystanders and loose clothing away from the 

snowmobile when using the emergency starting procedure.

82

OPERATION

Electronic Reverse (PERCt)

Electronic reverse will activate only if the engine RPM is below 4000.

Engaging Reverse

1. Stop the snowmobile and leave the engine idling.
2. Make sure the area behind your vehicle is clear.
3. Push the yellow reverse button on the left-hand control for one sec-

ond, then release.  The engine will automatically reduce RPM and 

start a reverse rotation.  A flashing reverse light on the instrument 

panel will indicate that the machine is in reverse.

4. Apply the throttle slowly to make sure the machine is in reverse.

NOTE: The maximum engine RPM will be 6000 when in reverse. 
NOTE: If the engine stops running, the snowmobile will be in forward 

gear when it's restarted.

Disengaging Reverse

1. Stop the snowmobile and leave the engine idling. 
2. Push the yellow reverse button for one second and release.  The 

engine will slow and and begin to rotate forward.  The light on the 

instrument panel will shut off.

3. Apply the throttle slowly to make sure the machine is in forward.

WARNING

Improper reverse operation, even at low speeds, may cause loss of control, 

resulting in serious injury or death.  Damage will occur to the chaincase or 

transmission if shifting is attempted when the engine is operating above idle 

speed.
• Shift to or from reverse only when the snowmobile is stopped and when 

engine speed is at idle.

• Look behind the vehicle before and while backing.
• Avoid sharp turns.
• Apply throttle slowly.

83

OPERATION

Daily Storage

At the end of each ride, park the snowmo-

bile on a level surface and support it at the 

rear with an appropriate track stand. The 

track should be suspended approximately 

4I (10 cm) off the ground.

Remove the key and cover the machine.

Towing

If the snowmobile becomes inoperable and must be towed, and if it isn't 

possible to use a rigid tow bar, attach the tow rope to the ski spindles 

(not to the ski loops) to prevent damage to the steering components.  

Remove the drive belt before towing, and have someone ride on the 

towed snowmobile to operate the brake and steering when necessary.

WARNING

Objects towed with a rope have no braking power and can easily collide with 

the rear of the snowmobile or other objects, resulting in serious injury or 

death.  DO NOT tow toboggans, sleds, saucers, or any type of vehicle with a 

rope.  Only a stiff metal pole connecting the towed object and the tow hitch 

on the snowmobile should be used.  If passengers are to be towed on a 

toboggan or sled, make sure the pole is at least four feet (1.2 meters) long to 

prevent any possibility of contact between the snowmobile's track and a per-

son riding in the towed object.
Braking distances increase when towing loads.  Slow down to maintain con-

trol of the snowmobile.

CAUTION

Towing a disabled snowmobile with the drive belt in place can result in seri-

ous damage to the engine and drive system.  Always remove the drive belt 

from a disabled snowmobile before towing.