Snowmobile Polaris 600 Switchback / 800 Switchback (2013 year). Manual - part 5

 

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Snowmobile Polaris 600 Switchback / 800 Switchback (2013 year). Manual - part 5

 

 

20

SAFETY

Operator Safety

Windchill/Temperature Charts

The following information is provided to help you determine when tem-
peratures become dangerous for riding.

WINDCHILL CHART (°F)

WINDCHILL CHART (°C)

Wind 

Speed 

in 

MPH

Actual Thermometer Reading (°F)

40

35

30

25

20

15

10

5

0

-5

-10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 -45

Equivalent Temperature (°F)

Calm

40

35

30

25

20

15

10

5

0

-5

-10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 -45

5

36

31

25

19

13

7

1

-5

-11 -16 -22 -28 -34 -40 -46 -52 -57 -63

10

34

27

21

15

9

3

-4

-10 -16 -22 -28 -35 -41 -47 -53 -59 -66 -72

15

32

25

19

13

6

0

-7

-13 -19 -26 -32 -39 -45 -51 -58 -64 -71 -77

20

30

24

17

11

4

-2

-9

-15 -22 -29 -35 -42 -48 -55 -61 -68 -74 -81

25

29

23

16

9

3

-4

-11

-17 -24 -31 -37 -44 -51 -58 -64 -71 -78 -84

30

28

22

15

8

1

-5

-12 -19 -26 -33 -39 -46 -53 -60 -67 -73 -80 -87

35

28

21

14

7

0

-7

-14 -21 -27 -34 -41 -48 -55 -62 -69 -76 -82 -89

40

27

20

13

6

-1

-8

-15 -22 -29 -36 -43 -50 -57 -64 -71 -78 -84 -91

45

26

19

12

5

-2

-9

-16 -23 -30 -37 -44 -51 -58 -65 -72 -79 -86 -93

50

26

19

12

4

-3

-10 -17 -24 -31 -38 -45 -52 -60 -67 -74 -81 -88 -95

55

25

18

11

4

-3

-11 -18 -25 -32 -39 -46 -54 -61 -68 -75 -82 -89 -97

60

25

17

10

3

-4

-11 -19 -26 -33 -40 -48 -55 -62 -69 -76 -84 -91 -98

Frostbite in >> 30 min.

10 min.

5 min.

Wind 

Speed 

in

Km/h

Actual Thermometer Reading (°C)

5

2

-1

-4

-7

-10 -13 -16 -19 -22 -25 -28 -31 -34 -37 -40 -43 -46

Equivalent Temperature (°C)

Calm

5

2

-1

-4

-7

-10 -13 -16 -19 -22 -25 -28 -31 -34 -37 -40 -43 -46

8

3

0

-4

-7

-11 -14 -18 -22 -25 -29 -32 -36 -39 -43 -46 -50 -53 -57

16

2

-2

-6

-10 -13 -17 -21 -24 -28 -32 -36 -39 -43 -47 -50 -54 -58 -62

24

1

-3

-7

-11

-15 -19 -22 -26 -30 -34 -38 -42 -45 -49 -53 -57 -61 -65

32

0

-4

-8

-12 -16 -20 -24 -28 -32 -36 -39 -43 -47 -51 -55 -59 -63 -67

40

-1

-5

-9

-13 -17 -21 -25 -29 -33 -37 -41 -45 -49 -53 -57 -61 -65 -69

48

-1

-5

-9

-13 -18 -22 -26 -30 -34 -38 -42 -46 -50 -54 -58 -62 -66 -70

56

-2

-6

-10 -14 -18 -22 -26 -31 -35 -39 -43 -47 -51 -55 -59 -64 -68 -72

64

-2

-6

-10 -15 -19 -23 -27 -31 -35 -40 -44 -48 -52 -56 -61 -65 -69 -73

72

-2

-7

-11

-15 -19 -23 -28 -32 -36 -40 -45 -49 -53 -57 -61 -66 -70 -74

80

-3

-7

-11

-15 -20 -24 -28 -33 -37 -41 -45 -50 -54 -58 -62 -67 -71 -75

88

-3

-7

-12 -16 -20 -24 -29 -33 -37 -42 -46 -50 -55 -59 -63 -67 -72 -76

96

-3

-8

-12 -16 -21 -25 -29 -34 -38 -42 -47 -51 -55 -60 -64 -68 -73 -77

Frostbite in >> 30 min.

10 min.

5 min.

21

SAFETY

Safety Labels and Locations

Warning labels have been placed on the snowmobile for your protection. 
Read and follow the instructions of the labels and other warnings on the 
snowmobile carefully. If any of the labels depicted in this manual differ 
from the labels on your snowmobile, always read and follow the instruc-
tions of the labels on the snowmobile.

If any label becomes illegible or comes off, contact your POLARIS 
dealer to purchase a replacement. Replacement safety labels are pro-
vided by POLARIS at no charge. The part number is printed on the 
label.

Clutch Warning

This warning label is found on the oil bottle:

WARNING

Do not operate engine with hood or side panels open.

Do not attempt adjustment with engine running.

Do not operate engine with the clutch guard removed.

Never run engine with drive belt removed.

Never service clutches yourself. See your dealer.

Pressure Cap Warning

This warning label is found on the pressure cap of applicable liquid 
cooled models:

WARNING

Do not open hot. Test or replace when changing coolant. Press 
down and turn to release cap. 13 PSI

22

SAFETY

Safety Labels and Locations

Track Warning

WARNING

Stay clear of track. Do not sit 
on seat back. Entanglement 
with the track or a fall from 
seat back may result in 
severe injury or death.

No Passenger Warning/Fuel Recommendation Label

WARNING

This vehicle is designed for operator only. NO PASSENGER.

Reverse Warning

WARNING

Reverse operation, even at low 
speeds, can cause loss of control 
resulting in serious injury or 
death. To avoid loss of control, 
always:

• Look behind before and while 

backing up.

• Avoid sharp turns.

• Shift to or from reverse only 

when stopped.

• Apply throttle slowly.

NOTE: For more information, see 
Owner's Manual.

If electric reverse:

• Machine stopped and engine at 

idle, push yellow button on LH 
control to reverse. Flashing 
light on dash indicates reverse operation.

• Push button again to return to forward.

Track 

Warning

Reverse Warning

No Passenger Warning/Fuel 

Recommendation Label

23

SAFETY

Safety Labels and Locations

Operation Warning

WARNING

• To avoid serious injury or death, 

read and understand all warn-
ings and the Owner's Manual 
before operation. If manual is 
missing, contact a POLARIS 
dealer for a replacement.

• This vehicle is capable of high 

speeds. Buried objects or uneven 
terrain can cause loss of control. 
Reduce speed and use extreme 
caution when operating in unfa-
miliar terrain.

• Excessive speed, especially at night or with limited visibility, can 

result in insufficient time for you to react to terrain changes, to 
avoid unexpected obstacles, or to stop safely.

• Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this vehi-

cle.

• In an emergency, push down the Auxiliary Shut-Off Switch, located 

on the top of the throttle control assembly, to stop the engine. Then 
pull the brake lever to stop.

• Always wear an approved helmet, eye protection, and adequate 

clothing while operating this vehicle.

• This vehicle is designed for adult use only. Check local laws for age 

requirements.

• When operating with a passenger (on approved models only) 

reduce speed and allow extra space for steering and stopping. A 
passenger reduces your ability to control the vehicle.

• When operating on hard-packed snow, ice, or when crossing roads, 

steering and braking ability are greatly reduced. Reduce speed and 
allow extra space to turn or stop.

• To maintain vehicle control on ice or hard-packed surfaces, you 

should have a proper balance of ski carbides to track studs. See 
Owner's Manual for proper use of traction products.

• Repeated stops from high speed may cause fading or sudden loss 

of braking ability.

• Parking brake may relax when used for long periods. Do not leave 

brake engaged for more than five minutes.

• Before starting engine, check throttle, brake, and steering for proper 

operation. Make sure hood and side panels are latched. Be seated 
and in position to control the vehicle.

Oil injection system: Use unmixed fuel only. Check oil level when 
refueling.

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