Snowmobile Polaris 600 IQ Touring (2010 year). Manual - part 17

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PRE-RIDE INSPECTIONS

Before Starting the Engine

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Track Inspection

WARNING! Operating the snowmobile with a damaged track increases the 

possibility of track failure, which could cause loss of control resulting in serious 

injury or death. Always inspect the track for damage before using the vehicle.
WARNING! Use of traction products such as studs increases the possibility of 

track damage and/or failure. Driving at high speeds for extended periods of time 

in marginal lubrication could severely damage track rods, break track edges, 

and cause other track damage. Examples of marginal lubrication would include 

frozen bodies of water without snow cover, icy trails, and no-snow conditions.

Track damage or failure caused by operation on ice or poor lubrication 

conditions voids the track warranty.

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PRE-RIDE INSPECTIONS

Before Starting the Engine

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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.

Item

Check

Page

Suspension mounting bolts

Tightness

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Rear idler wheel bolts

Tightness

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Rear idler adjusting bolt locknuts

Tightness

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Torque arm bolts

Tightness

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Carrier and bogie wheel bolts

Tightness

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Front torque arm limiter strap

Condition

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Rail slide

Condition

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Track

Tension

110

All rear suspension components

Lubrication

88

Ski runner/skag

Condition

--

Ski spindle bolts

Tightness

--

Tie rod end nuts

Tightness

--

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PRE-RIDE INSPECTIONS

Start the Engine and Check

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Engine Stop Switch

Check the auxiliary shut-off switch for proper operation. Push the 

switch down to stop the engine. Pull it up to allow restarting.

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Ignition Switch

Make sure the engine stops when the ignition switch is turned to OFF.

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Lighting

Check the headlight (high and low beam), taillight, and brake light. 

Replace burned out lamps before operating.

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Mirror Adjustment

If equipped, adjust your mirrors so they can be used to their full advan-

tage.

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Tether Switch (if equipped)

If your machine has a tether switch, remove the tether from the switch to 

make sure the engine stops immediately.

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Operating Area

Before driving away, check your surroundings. Be aware of obstacles 

and make sure bystanders are a safe distance from the snowmobile.

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OPERATION

Engine Break-In

No single action on your part is as important to long, trouble-free 

machine life as proper break-in of a new or rebuilt engine. Premix the 

first tank of fuel with one pint of Polaris injection oil for each five gal-

lons of fuel. This, in addition to the lubrication supplied by the injection 

system, will assure proper engine break-in.

NOTICE: Excessive heat build-up during the first three hours of operation will 

damage close-fitted engine parts. Do not operate at full throttle or high 

speeds for extended periods during the first three hours of use. Vary 

the throttle openings and machine speeds to reduce friction on all 

close-fitting machined parts, allowing them to break in slowly without 

damage.
Use of any lubricants other than those recommended by Polaris may 

cause serious engine damage. We recommend the use of Polaris 

lubricants for your vehicle.
Drive with extra caution during the break-in period. Perform regular 

checks on fluid levels, lines, and all other important areas of the 

machine.