Snowmobile Polaris Widetrak LX (2015 year). Manual - part 5

22

SAFETY

Operator Safety

Windchill/Temperature Charts

The following information is provided to help you determine when 
temperatures become dangerous for riding.

WIND CHILL CHART (°F)

WIND CHILL 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.

23

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 
instructions 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 
provided by POLARIS at no charge. The part number is printed on the 
label.

Clutch Cover Warning

This warning label is found under the hood on the clutch cover:

WARNING

Do not operate engine with hood open.

Do not attempt adjustment with engine running.

Do not operate engine with this guard open.

Never run engine with drive belt removed.

Never service clutches yourself - see your dealer.

Air Box Caution

This caution label is found under the hood on applicable models:

CAUTION

Do not operate above 40 MPH (64 km/h) with hood-to-air box foam 
removed or engine failure will result.

Passenger Warning

Your POLARIS Widetrak 
snowmobile is designed for the 
operator and one passenger. For 
more information on operating with 
a passenger, see page 12.

WARNING

This vehicle is designed for 
operator and ONE passenger

Passenger Warning

24

SAFETY

Safety Labels and Locations

Track/Seat Warning

The track/seat warning label is on the 
rear of the tunnel:

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.

Reverse Warning

The reverse warning label is 
located above the instrument 
housing.

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.

Track/Seat Warning

Reverse Warning

25

SAFETY

Safety Labels and Locations

Operation Warning

An operation warning label is present on the console of all POLARIS 
snowmobiles:

WARNING

• To avoid serious injury or death, read and understand all warnings 

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 unfamiliar 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 

vehicle.

• In an emergency, push down the Auxiliary Shut-Off 6, 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 the engine, check throttle, brake, and steering for 

proper operation. Make sure hood is latched. Be seated and in 
position to control the vehicle.

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