Snowmobile Polaris Widetrak LX (2014 year). Manual - part 12

OPERATION

Slide Rail and Track Cooling

NOTICE: Inadequate cooling and lubrication will lead to overheating of the slide

rail and track, resulting in premature wear and failure. Reduce speeds
and frequently drive into fresh snow to allow adequate cooling and
polishing of the slide rail and track surfaces. Avoid operating on ice,
hard-packed surfaces or roads.

Track Warm-Up

A loose track or flying debris could cause serious injury or death. Stand clear of
the front of the snowmobile and the moving track. Never hold the snowmobile up
or stand behind it while warming up the track. Do not use excessive throttle
during warm-up or when the track is free-hanging. Be sure the rear support is
stable.

Use of traction products such as studs, ice growsers, etc. will increase the
possibility of track damage and/or failure. This could cause loss of control,
resulting in serious injury or death. Always inspect for track damage before
operating the snowmobile.

Follow these steps to ensure proper warm-up of the engine, drive train
and track.

1. Use an appropriate stand to securely support the rear of the

snowmobile at the rear bumper. The track should be approximately
4 inches (10 cm) off the ground.

2. Start the engine and allow it to warm up two to three minutes.

3. Depress the throttle abruptly and allow the track to rotate several

revolutions.

Tip: It will take longer to warm up the track sufficiently during colder outdoor

temperatures.

4. Release the throttle, apply the brakes, shut off the engine and lower

the snowmobile to the ground.

5. Grasp the skis by their front loops and move them from side to side.

This will loosen frozen snow from the ski bottoms, allowing the
snowmobile to move forward more easily.

6. The engine, drive system and track are now properly warmed up

and the snowmobile may be driven following normal safety
practices.

WARNING

OPERATION

Fuel

Fuel Safety

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive under certain conditions.

• Always exercise extreme caution whenever handling gasoline.

• Always refuel with the engine stopped, and outdoors or in a well

ventilated area.

• Do not overfill the tank. Do not fill the tank neck.

• Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in or near the area where

refueling is performed or where gasoline is stored.

• If gasoline spills on your skin or clothing, immediately wash it off with soap

and water and change clothing.

• Never start the engine or let it run in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust fumes

are poisonous and can cause loss of consciousness or death in a short time.

• Turn the fuel valve off whenever the snowmobile is stored or parked.

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Operate this vehicle only
outdoors or in well-ventilated areas.

WARNING

OPERATION

Fuel

Your POLARIS engine is designed to run on 87 octane non-oxygenated
or 89 octane oxygenated pump gasoline. There’s a great deal of
variability in the quality of the 87 octane gasoline available, so we
encourage the use of premium fuel when possible. Do not use lower
than 87 octane fuel. Do not use fuel containing more than 10% ethanol
(including E85).

NOTICE: Using fuels with a lower than recommended octane or operating with

obstructed fuel systems will result in serious and costly engine
damage. Always use the recommended fuels for your snowmobile.

Fuel Reserve Capacity (Mechanical Gauge)

There are approximately two gallons of fuel left in the tank when the
mechanical fuel gauge reads RES.

Fuel System Deicers

If you use non-oxygenated fuel, POLARIS recommends the regular use
of isopropyl-based fuel system deicer or POLARIS Carbon Clean Plus.
Add one to two ounces per gallon (8-16 milliliters per liter) of gasoline
to prevent engine damage resulting from fuel system icing and lean fuel
mixtures. Never use deicers or additives containing methanol. See page
106 for the part numbers of POLARIS products.

If you use oxygenated fuel containing ethanol, additional alcohol
deicers or water absorbing additives are not required and should not be
used.

NOTICE: Prolonged exposure to petroleum based products may damage paint.

Always protect painted surfaces when handling fuel.

OPERATION

Oil

Low Oil Indicator Light

The low oil indicator light may flicker at times due to oil movement in
the bottle, but when the light comes on and remains on, add the
recommended oil before further operation. See page 47 for oil
recommendations.

Visually check the oil level in the bottle. The engine may be operated as
long as oil is visible in the oil tank. If oil is not visible, continued
operation may cause serious engine damage.

Never mix brands of oil. Serious chemical reactions can cause injection
system blockage, resulting in serious engine damage. They may also be
incompatible and the result could be sludge formation, filter blockage,
and reduced cold weather flow rates. All POLARIS oils are compatible
with each other.

Always maintain the oil level above the tank’s low level line. This is
especially important when the snowmobile is operated in mountainous
terrain. Maintaining the proper oil level will prevent system aeration and
possible loss of pumping action, which could result in engine damage.

NOTICE: Mixing brands or using a non-recommended oil may cause serious

engine damage. We recommend the use of POLARIS 2-cycle oils for
your snowmobile. Never mix brands.

Operating the snowmobile without proper engine lubrication can result
in serious engine damage. Always check the oil level when refueling.

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