Snowmobile Polaris 800 RMK / 800 Pro-RMK / 800 RMK (2010 year). Manual - part 1

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INTRODUCTION

Important Notes for Owners and Drivers

After reading this manual, store it in the snowmobile for convenient ref-
erence. It should remain with the snowmobile when the snowmobile is 
sold.

Some of the illustrations and photos used in this manual are general rep-
resentations. Your model may differ.

Follow the maintenance program outlined in this manual. Preventive 
maintenance ensures that critical components of the snowmobile are 
inspected by your dealer at specific mileage intervals.

You and your dealer must complete the registration form included with 
your snowmobile and forward it to us. This completed form is necessary 
to ensure warranty coverage.

Protect and preserve your right to ride by joining your local trail riding 
clubs.

When teaching inexperienced operators to ride, set up a predetermined 
course for practice. Make sure they know how to drive and control the 
snowmobile before allowing them to make longer trips. Teach them 
proper snowmobile courtesy, and enroll them in driver’s training and 
safety courses sponsored by local or state organizations.

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INTRODUCTION

Preservation of the Environment

POLARIS is committed to supporting an environmental education cam-
paign. We encourage state and provincial governments across the snow-
belt to adopt rigorous safety training programs that encourage protection 
of our environment, including wildlife and vegetation.

Snowmobile clubs and other organizations are working together to pro-
tect our environment. Please support their efforts and operate your 
snowmobile with consideration for the protection and preservation of 
our environment.

Noise Level

One of the most publicized issues about snowmobiles is noise. The 
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the standard-setting body for 
snowmobile development, recommends that snowmobiles conform to 
prescribed sound levels.

POLARIS snowmobiles are engineered to conform to these SAE stan-
dards. Our muffler systems are designed to reduce noise levels and must 
not be altered or removed. The sound of your snowmobile may not be 
welcome to non-snowmobilers, so you have a responsibility to operate 
your snowmobile with concern for others. We do our part by manufac-
turing quieter machines; we ask your help to further reduce the impact 
of noise by operating your snowmobile safely and responsibly.

Air Pollution

POLARIS engineers continuously investigate ways to reduce emission 
levels of two-stroke engines. We expect our efforts to lead to the reduc-
tion of potential air pollution.

In addition to our technological research, we encourage government 
agencies, manufacturers, distributors, dealers, ecologists, and other 
interested parties to work together to develop data on environmental 
topics.

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INTRODUCTION

Vehicle Identification Numbers

Record your snowmobile's identification numbers and key number in 
the spaces provided. Remove the spare key and store it in a safe place. 
Your key can be duplicated only by mating a POLARIS key blank with 
one of your existing keys, so if both keys are lost, the ignition switch 
must be replaced.

Vehicle Model Number: ___________________________________________________________

Tunnel VIN (H)(right side of tunnel):  ________________________________________________

Engine Serial Number (on recoil housing):  ____________________________________________

Key Number:____________________________________________________________________

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SAFETY

Operator Safety

The following signal words and symbols appear throughout this manual 
and on your vehicle. Your safety is involved when these words and sym-
bols are used. Become familiar with their meanings before reading the 
manual.

The safety alert symbol indicates a potential personal injury hazard.

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in 
death or serious injury.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in 
minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

A NOTICE indicates a situation that may result in property damage.