Snowmobile Polaris 600 IQ Touring (2010 year). Manual - part 22

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Lubrication

Driveshaft Bearing

Inject grease into the fitting on the 

speedometer sensor housing until 

grease purges from the seal on the 

inside of the tunnel. This should take 

approximately two pumps. Do not 

use more than four pumps.

Throttle Cable

Lubricate the throttle cable lightly 

with grease or oil. With the 

engine off, turn the handlebars to 

the left and lubricate liberally as 

shown.

Front Suspension

The front suspension and steering components do not require lubrica-

tion.

Fitting

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Chaincase Oil

Check the chaincase oil level at the 

intervals outlined in the Periodic Main-

tenance Table beginning on page 85.
The sight glass (1) is located on the 

lower rear of the chaincase. Maintain the 

oil level at or slightly below the center 

of the sight glass (2). Change the chain-

case oil after the first 500 miles (800 

km), then every 1000 miles (1600 km) 

or seasonally.
Polaris recommends the use of Polaris 

Synthetic Chaincase Lube. See page 118 

for the part numbers of Polaris products.

Oil Check

1. Position the vehicle on a level sur-

face.

2. View the oil level at the sight glass.
3. Remove the fill plug (3) and add the 

recommended oil as needed. Do not 

overfill.

4. Reinstall the fill plug, making sure it 

is seated properly.

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3

2

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Chaincase Oil

Oil Change 

1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the drain plug (4) and drain 

the oil into a drain pan. Allow the oil 

to drain completely.

3. Clean off all metal shavings from the 

plug.

4. Install a new sealing washer on the 

drain plug. The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and the oil tank 

should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.

5. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 6-10 ft. lbs. (8-13 Nm).
6. Remove the fill plug. Clean off all metal shavings from the plug.
7. Add 11 oz. (325 ml) of the recommended oil. Do not overfill.
8. Reinstall the fill plug, making sure it is seated properly.

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Spark Plugs

A new engine can cause temporary spark plug fouling due to the preser-

vative added during the assembly process. Avoid prolonged idle speeds, 

which cause plug fouling and carbonization.

NOTICE: Using non-recommended spark plugs can result in serious engine 

damage. A spark plug with a heat range too high will always cause 

engine damage if the engine is operated in conditions more severe 

than intended for that plug. Always use the spark plugs recommended 

for your snowmobile.

• Use recommended spark plugs with the proper gap. Refer to your 

Owner's Manual Supplement for the specific spark plug to be used in 

your machine.

• Use only resistor-type spark plugs.
• Torque spark plugs to 18-22 ft. lbs. (24-30 Nm).
Check the spark plug firing end condition after the engine has been 

warmed up and the vehicle has been driven at higher speeds. If a plug is 

fouled, replace the plug with a new plug.

CAUTION! A hot exhaust system and engine can cause burns. Wear 

protective gloves when removing a spark plug for inspection.