Polaris 2003 MSX - Manual

Polaris 2003 MSX

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – WARNING; The engine exhaust from this
  • Page 5 – WELCOME; Polaris Recreational Vehicles; RANGER; Polaris Professional Series Workmobiles
  • Page 6 – TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • Page 7 – YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES; Do Your Part
  • Page 8 – Age Restrictions
  • Page 9 – IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS; Check with your insurance agent about
  • Page 10 – SAFETY; Signal Words and Symbols; CAUTION
  • Page 11 – Safety Decals; safety
  • Page 14 – The fuel warning decal is located near the fuel tank fill cap.; RIGHTING CAPSIZED BOAT
  • Page 15 – Informational Decals; Located on the upper shroud near
  • Page 16 – Operator Safety; Operator Guidelines; This watercraft does not have brakes.
  • Page 17 – Do not allow passengers to stand
  • Page 18 – Safe Riding Gear; - Personal Floatation Device; The seat of the watercraft
  • Page 19 – Overloading the Watercraft; to; Fire Safety
  • Page 20 – Weather and Darkness; If a passenger falls from the watercraft,
  • Page 21 – Obstacles and Shallow Water
  • Page 22 – Turning and Accelerating; Always look; Service and Maintenance
  • Page 23 – Jet Pump Water Intake Safety
  • Page 24 – Operator Awareness
  • Page 25 – Vehicle Modifications; Do not modify this; Operator Fatigue and Dehydration; To avoid hypothermia:
  • Page 26 – FEATURES AND CONTROLS
  • Page 28 – - The grab handle assists riders
  • Page 31 – Engine Components
  • Page 32 – Primary Functions
  • Page 33 – Function Overview
  • Page 34 – Instrument Operation; DISPLAY MODE; displays SPEED and CLOCK.; SPEED/TACHOMETER MODE; displays SPEED; NAVIGATION MODE; displays SPEED, TRIP; CLOCK SET
  • Page 35 – Display Warnings
  • Page 36 – RPM Limiter; immediately
  • Page 37 – Standard Equipment; Watercraft Owner’s Safety and Maintenance Manual; Accessories
  • Page 38 – EMISSIONS; EPA Emissions Regulations; cleaner marine engines; Cleaner Air and Water; - for healthier lifestyle and; Better Fuel Economy; - protects consumer for
  • Page 39 – California Star Labels; One Star - Low Emission
  • Page 40 – OPERATION; Pre-Operation Inspection
  • Page 41 – Item
  • Page 42 – Fuel
  • Page 43 – Carefully remove the fuel cap.
  • Page 44 – Oil; inches of the fill hole opening.
  • Page 45 – Jet Pump Intake; Remove the lanyard lock plate from the stop
  • Page 46 – Steering; Always; Engine and Storage Compartments; The engine compartment is located beneath the seat.
  • Page 47 – Loose Parts; The seat is not a personal flotation device; Fire Extinguisher
  • Page 48 – Battery; The Polaris Battery Tender
  • Page 49 – Hull
  • Page 50 – Check the inside of the engine compartment for
  • Page 51 – Principles of Operation
  • Page 52 – Engine Break-in Procedure
  • Page 53 – Navigational Rules
  • Page 54 – Encountering Vessels; Crossing (traveling across another vessel’s path); Meeting Vessels
  • Page 55 – Overtaking Vessels
  • Page 57 – Avoid Collisions; SCAN CONSTANTLY; Reading Buoys and Markers
  • Page 58 – Launching the Watercraft
  • Page 59 – Before Starting the Engine; Before starting the engine:; Starting the Engine; Fasten the lanyard lock plate to the engine stop
  • Page 60 – Push the starter switch with your left hand while; If the Engine Doesn’t Start
  • Page 61 – Boarding the Watercraft; Any passengers should
  • Page 62 – Boarding With a Passenger; The operator should board first as outlined on page
  • Page 63 – Reverse Operation; activate; Turning the Watercraft
  • Page 64 – Stopping the Watercraft; This distance is approximate and is
  • Page 65 – Beaching the Watercraft; Slowly
  • Page 66 – Operating in Rough Conditions
  • Page 67 – Towing a Disabled Watercraft
  • Page 68 – Righting a Capsized Watercraft; Be sure the engine is
  • Page 69 – Operating With Passengers; to determine your
  • Page 70 – Post Operation Maintenance; Daily Care
  • Page 71 – Stop the engine and disable all starting
  • Page 72 – Temporary Storage; prevent condensation from forming.
  • Page 73 – Transporting The Watercraft; Tie the watercraft securely to the trailer at the bow
  • Page 74 – Never leave shop cloths or tools in the engine
  • Page 75 – Engine Water Removal Procedure
  • Page 76 – MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION; General Maintenance; metal protectant. Do not use flammable
  • Page 77 – Periodic Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance intervals are based upon average; Maintenance Schedule Key; Perform daily when operated in salt water.
  • Page 81 – Lubrication; Throttle Cable
  • Page 82 – Seat Latch And Hooks
  • Page 83 – Spark Plugs; Use NGK PZFR6H spark plugs.
  • Page 84 – Apply dielectric grease to the inside of the
  • Page 85 – Hull and Deck Care
  • Page 86 – Polaris VES II Synthetic Lubricant; Smokeless; Polaris Premium Gold Synthetic Lubricant; Lower smoke; Polaris Nature Oil Synthetic Lubricant; The same features and benefits as VES II
  • Page 87 – Steering Cable Inspection; The handlebars and steering nozzle should operate; Throttle Cable Inspection; Depress and release the throttle lever. It should; Fuses
  • Page 88 – Battery Maintenance and Charging
  • Page 89 – Battery Removal; not to tip it sideways and spill electrolyte.
  • Page 90 – Battery Charging
  • Page 91 – Battery Installation
  • Page 92 – Salt Water and Unclean Water Care
  • Page 93 – Cooling System Flushing
  • Page 94 – Extended Storage; Engine and Exhaust System Draining
  • Page 95 – Watercraft Engine Fogging Procedure; the
  • Page 96 – Cleaning
  • Page 98 – ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING; Engine Doesn’t Turn Over; Engine Turns Over But Doesn’t Start; Possible Cause
  • Page 99 – Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires
  • Page 100 – Engine Overheats; Engine Backfires
  • Page 101 – Engine Pings or Knocks; Engine Loses Power
  • Page 102 – Engine RPM is Too High With Limited Speed; Unusual Noise or Vibration From Propulsion System
  • Page 103 – POLARIS PRODUCTS; Oil and Lubricants
  • Page 104 – SPECIFICATIONS; CAPACITIES / DIMENSIONS
  • Page 105 – PROPULSION
  • Page 106 – WARRANTY; Obtaining Service and Warranty Assistance
  • Page 107 – Warranty Policy
  • Page 108 – HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
  • Page 109 – CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM LIMITED WARRANTY; POLARIS WATERCRAFT ENGINES; YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS; MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE:
  • Page 110 – OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Page 112 – INDEX
  • Page 114 – understands all warning labels and the Owner's Manual.; THIS MANUAL SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE WATERCRAFT, IN ITS STORAGE
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Page 2 - WARNING; The engine exhaust from this

WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Page 5 - WELCOME; Polaris Recreational Vehicles; RANGER; Polaris Professional Series Workmobiles

3 WELCOME Thank you for purchasing a Polaris vehicle, andwelcome to our world-wide family of Polaris owners.We proudly produce an exciting line of utility andrecreational products. Polaris Recreational Vehicles S Snowmobiles S All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) S Watercraft S RANGER utility vehicles S Vict...

Page 6 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . SAFETY 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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