Snowmobile Polaris 600 Switchback / 800 Switchback (2013 year). Manual - part 29

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POLARIS PRODUCTS

Part No.

Description

Engine Lubricants

2870791

Fogging Oil (12 oz. Aerosol)

2877882

VES Gold Plus 2-Cycle Oil (qt./.95 l)

2877953

VES Gold Plus 2-Cycle Engine Oil (2 qt./1.9 l)

2877883

VES Gold Plus 2-Cycle Engine Oil (gal./3.8 l)

2877884

VES Gold Plus 2-Cycle Engine Oil (2.5 gal./9.5 l)

2877887

VES Gold Plus 2-Cycle Engine Oil (ltr)

2877888

VES Gold Plus 2-Cycle Engine Oil (4 ltr)

Chaincase Lubricants

2873105

Synthetic Chaincase Lubricant (qt./.95 l)

2872951

Synthetic Chaincase Lubricant (12 oz./355 ml)

Grease/Specialized Lubricants

2871312

Grease Gun Kit, Premium All Season (3 oz./89 ml)

2871322

Premium All Season Grease (3 oz./89 ml cartridge)

2871423

Premium All Season Grease (14 oz./414 ml cartridge)

2871329

Dielectric Grease (Nyogel™)

Coolant

2871323

Anitfreeze, 60/40 Premix (gal./3.8 l)

2871534

Anitfreeze, 60/40 Premix (qt./.95 l)

Additives/Miscellaneous

2871326

Carbon Clean Plus

2870652

Fuel Stabilizer

2872189

DOT 4 Brake Fluid

2872893

Engine Degreaser

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 
system

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 
performance

Worn drive belt

• Inspect and replace as needed.

Excessive belt/
sheave clearance

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

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.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Troubleshooting

Problem

Probable Cause

Solution

Engine turns but fails 
to start

Faulty ignition

• Install new spark plug(s). If engine 

still fails to start, check for spark. If 
there's no spark, SEE YOUR 
DEALER.

No fuel to engine

• Make sure the fuel valve is on.
• Make sure the fuel tank contains 

fuel.

• Ice may be in the fuel line, filter or 

pump. Add isopropyl alcohol to the 
fuel system.

Poor engine com-
pression

• This indicates a major engine prob-

lem that must be repaired before 
operating. SEE YOUR DEALER.

Engine lacks power

Fouled or defective 
spark plug(s)

• Replace the plug(s).

Fuel filter (loss of 
high RPM power)

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Plugged fuel filter or 
tank pick-up sock

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Incorrect clutching

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Engine continually 
backfires

Faulty plug(s)

• Change plug(s), ensure caps are 

seated.

Fuel System

• Dirt or ice may be in the fuel system 

(deicer should be added to non-etha-
nol fuel at all times for assurance 
against fuel line icing).

Incorrect throttle 
freeplay or faulty 
switch

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Engine requires 
more than normal 
pulls to start

Poor fuel

• Replace with fresh winter fuel.

Not enough fuel get-
ting to engine

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Plugged fuel filter or 
tank pick-up sock

• SEE YOUR DEALER.