Snowmobile Polaris 600 Fusion (2006 year). Manual - part 30

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Steering System

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Rail Slide Wear

Measure slide thickness at 

several points along the rail.  

Have your dealer replace the 

slide when it's worn down to 

the top of the wear limit 

indicator groove (

✪). Do not 

operate the snowmobile if 

slide thickness measures less 

than 7/16I (1.1 cm).

Suspension Maintenance

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Pre-Ride Suspension Inspection

Loose nuts and bolts can reduce your snowmobile's reliability and cause 

needless repairs and down time.  Before beginning any snowmobile trip, 

a visual inspection will uncover potential problems.  Check the follow-

ing items on a weekly basis or before any long trip:

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Check suspension mounting bolts for tightness.

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Check rear idler wheel bolts for tightness. See page 115.

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Check rear idler adjusting bolt locknuts for tightness.

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Check front torque arm limiter strap condition.

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Check rail slide condition. See page 120.

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Check track tension.  See page 114.

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Lubricate all rear suspension components. See page 88.

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Check ski runner/skag condition.  See page 119.

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Check ski spindle bolts for tightness.

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Check tie rod end nuts for tightness.

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7/16

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(1.1 cm)

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Extended Storage

Off-season or extended storage of your snowmobile requires preventive 

measures to aid against deterioration and to prolong the useful life of 

many components.  See page 124 for the part numbers of Polaris prod-

ucts. 

Cleaning and Preservation

Proper storage starts with cleaning, washing, and waxing the hood, 

chassis, and plastic parts. Wipe down remaining surfaces with a damp 

cloth. Clean and touch up with paint any rusted or previously painted 

surfaces.  Be sure that corrosive salt and acids are removed from sur-

faces before beginning preservation with waxes and rust inhibitors 

(grease, oil or paint).

The machine should be stored in a dry garage or shed, out of direct sun-

light, and covered with a fabric snowmobile cover.  Plastic tarp may 

cause condensation to form and damage snowmobile components.

Controls and Linkage

Lubricate all bushings and cables as outlined in the Periodic Mainte-

nance Table beginning on page 85.

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Extended Storage

Bearings

Grease the jackshaft and drive shaft clutch side bearings with Polaris 

Premium All-Season Grease or a similar high quality grease to prevent 

corrosion.

Clutch and Drive System

Remove the drive belt and store in a cool dry location.  Do not lubricate 

clutch components, except the driven clutch shaft bushing as outlined in 

the Master Repair Manual.  See your dealer.

Engine and Carburetor Protection

Proper preparation of the engine and fuel system is vital to the preven-

tion of rust and corrosion on precision engine parts during storage.  

Whenever the machine is stored for a period of more than 60 days, the 

engine must be fogged with fogging oil.  Follow the engine fogging 

instructions provided on the container.

Always add Premium Carbon Clean or a fuel conditioner/stabilizer to 

the fuel tank.  Follow the instructions on the container, running the 

engine for five minutes to get additives through the entire fuel system.  

Top off with fresh fuel.  Do not allow the snowmobile to run out of fuel.  

See page 74.

If stabilizer is not used, drain the carburetors by removing the water trap 

drain plugs. See page 97.  

NOTE: Jet restriction caused by improper storage can cause lean con-

ditions and very poor slow speed driving quality.

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Electrical Connections

Replace worn or frayed electrical wire and connectors.  Be sure wiring 

harness is properly secured away from sharp edges, steering linkage, 

moving parts, and hot exhaust parts.

Track and Suspension

Moderate track tension should be maintained 

during summer storage.  The machine should be 

supported off the ground to allow the track to 

hang freely.

Transporting the Snowmobile

Whenever the snowmobile is transported:

1. Turn the fuel valve off.  See page 29.
2. Be sure the fuel cap and oil cap are installed 

correctly.

3. Always tie the snowmobile to the transporting unit securely using 

suitable straps.

4. Remove the ignition key to prevent loss.