Snowmobile Polaris 600 IQ Touring (2010 year). Manual - part 29

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MAINTENANCE

Extended Storage

Engine 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.

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 snowmobile should be supported off the ground to allow the track 

to hang freely. See illustration.

Transporting the Snowmobile

Whenever the snowmobile is transported:
1. Be sure the fuel cap and oil cap are installed correctly.
2. Always tie the snowmobile to the transporting unit securely using 

suitable straps.

3. Remove the ignition key to prevent loss.

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POLARIS PRODUCTS

Part No.

Description

Engine Lubricants

2870791

Fogging Oil (12 oz. Aerosol)

2871098

Premium 2-Cycle Engine Oil (qt.)

2871097

Premium 2-Cycle Engine Oil (gal.)

2871240

Premium 2-Cycle Engine Oil (2.5 gal.)

2871721

Premium Gold Synthetic 2-Cycle Engine Oil (qt.)

2871722

Premium Gold Synthetic 2-Cycle Engine Oil (gal.)

2872347

Premium Gold Synthetic 2-Cycle Engine Oil (2.5 gal.)

2874438

VES II Synthetic 2-Cycle Engine Oil (qt.)

2874439

VES II Synthetic 2-Cycle Engine Oil (gal.)

2874443

VES II Synthetic 2-Cycle Engine Oil (2.5 gal.)

Chaincase Lubricants

2873105

Synthetic Chaincase Lubricant (qt.)

2872951

Synthetic Chaincase Lubricant (12 oz.)

Grease/Specialized Lubricants

2871312

Grease Gun Kit, Premium All Season (3 oz.)

2871322

Premium All Season Grease (3 oz. cartridge)

2871423

Premium All Season Grease (14 oz. cartridge)

2871329

Dielectric Grease (Nyogel

t

)

Coolant

2871323

Anitfreeze, 60/40 Premix (gal.)

2871534

Anitfreeze, 60/40 Premix (qt.)

Additives/Miscellaneous

2871326

Carbon Clean Plus (12 oz.)

2870652

Fuel Stabilizer (16 oz.)

2872189

DOT 4 Brake Fluid (12 oz.)

2872893

Engine Degreaser (12 oz.)

2870505

Isopropyl

2872889

Brake and Clutch Cleaner 

2872890

Carb and Throttle Body Cleaner 

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Troubleshooting

Unless you have experience and training in two-cycle engine repair, 

see your dealer if technical problems arise.

Problem

Probable Cause Solution

Erratic engine oper-

ating RPM during 

acceleration or load 

variations

Drive clutch binding

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Driven clutch mal-

function

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Harsh drive clutch 

engagement

Drive belt worn or 

too narrow

• Replace the drive belt.

Excessive belt/

sheave clearance

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Drive belt turns over

Wrong belt for appli-

cation

• Replace the drive belt.

Clutch alignment out 

of spec

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Engine mount bro-

ken or loose

• Inspect and replace. SEE YOUR 

DEALER.

Machine fails to 

move

Clutch jammed

• Check for twisted belt or broken 

spring. SEE YOUR DEALER.

Track jammed

• Foreign object may be caught or the 

rail slide melted to the track clips 

due to lack of lubrication.

• Track may be iced up or frozen to 

the ground. 

Chaincase sprocket 

or chain jammed or 

broken

• Chain is loose or broken or chain 

tightener is loose. SEE YOUR 

DEALER.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Troubleshooting

Problem

Probable Cause Solution

Noise in drive sys-

tem

Broken drive clutch 

components

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Bearing failure/ 

chaincase, jackshaft, 

or front drive shaft

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Drive belt surface 

flat spots

• Inspect and replace as needed.

Drive chain loose

• Inspect and adjust (or replace).

Drive chain worn, 

sprocket teeth bro-

ken

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Poor low RPM per-

formance

Worn drive belt

• Inspect and replace as needed.

Excessive belt/

sheave clearance

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Loose torque stop

• Inspect and adjust.

Sticky clutch

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Poor fuel quality

• Use 87-91 octane fuel (or higher).

Engine doesn't turn

Seized engine

• SEE YOUR DEALER. Seizure is a 

result of poor lubrication, inade-

quate fuel supply, broken parts or 

improper cooling.

Hydrostatic lock 

• Fuel may have entered the crankcase 

while the vehicle was standing or 

being transported. SEE YOUR 

DEALER to correct the cause. Drain 

plug(s) are located on the lower 

crankcase for emergency draining.