Polaris 2003 Universal Snowmobiles- User Manual

Polaris 2003 Universal Snowmobiles

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – WARNING; PROPOSITION 65
  • Page 3 – What’s the hottest thing on snow?
  • Page 5 – WELCOME
  • Page 6 – TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • Page 7 – SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION; Important Notes for Drivers; be recorded in your Owner’s Manual. It also defines your role in
  • Page 8 – INTRODUCTION; Important Notes For Owners And Drivers
  • Page 9 – Preservation Of The Environment; Noise Level
  • Page 10 – Polaris is committed to supporting an environmental education
  • Page 11 – Vehicle Identification Numbers; Remove the spare key and store it in a safe place.; Your key can be
  • Page 14 – SAFETY; Operator Safety; are used. Become familiar with their meanings before reading the
  • Page 15 – The warranty on your entire machine is terminated
  • Page 16 – Stay Away From Moving Parts; Never
  • Page 17 – Be Seated and in Position to Control the Vehicle; Be Prepared for the Unexpected; tell someone where you’re going and how long you expect to be gone.
  • Page 18 – Do Not Overload Cargo Carrier; passenger to sit on the seat back or the cargo carrier.; Always Wear Clothing Designed for Snowmobiling; is provided on page 26 for your reference. To better enjoy your ride,
  • Page 19 – Disabled Operators
  • Page 20 – Know the Limitations of the Machine
  • Page 21 – Ice and Snow Build-up; obstructing the steering linkage. Snow screens and bib kits are; Operation on Hard-Packed Snow or Slippery Surfaces; Excessive shifting of operator body weight when turning on
  • Page 22 – Driving in Hilly Terrain
  • Page 23 – Riding Downhill
  • Page 24 – Do Not Operate Engine With Intake Silencer or Filter
  • Page 25 – Powder Snow Operation; CAUTION
  • Page 26 – console
  • Page 27 – Responsible Driving
  • Page 28 – Windchill/Temperature Charts; The following information is provided to help you determine when
  • Page 30 – Safety Decals And Locations; Clutch Cover Warning Decal - 1; Airbox Warning Decal - 2; under the hood; Pressure Cap Warning Decal - 3; under the hood
  • Page 31 – Track Warning Decal - 4; The track warning decal is on the rear of; OR; Cargo Carrier Warning Decal - 5; Machines with a cargo carrier will have
  • Page 32 – Passenger Warning - 5
  • Page 33 – Standard Reverse Warning Decal - 6; Some Polaris snowmobiles are equipped with reverse. These models; VEHICLE CAPABLE OF EXCESSIVE REVERSE SPEED!
  • Page 34 – Reverse Warning Decal - 7
  • Page 35 – Operation Warning Decal Text:; Oil injection system: Use unmixed fuel only. Check oil level when
  • Page 37 – SECTION 3 - FEATURES AND CONTROLS; Location of Controls
  • Page 38 – FEATURES AND CONTROLS; Your machine may not look exactly like the illustration, but
  • Page 39 – Not
  • Page 40 – Not all models
  • Page 41 – Features; Lifting Hand Hold
  • Page 42 – Passenger Hand Hold
  • Page 45 – SECTION 4 - THE PERFECT FIT; Front Suspension Adjustments
  • Page 46 – THE PERFECT FIT; IFS Adjustment Options
  • Page 47 – Shock Absorber Components
  • Page 48 – Adjusting Front Shock Spring Preload
  • Page 49 – Changing Shock Valving; RYDE FX
  • Page 50 – Indy Select IFS Shock; Some snowmobiles are equipped with Indy Select IFS shocks, which
  • Page 51 – Rear Suspension Adjustments; Rear Suspensions
  • Page 52 – Rear Suspension Initial Spring Preload Setting
  • Page 53 – Rear Spring Tension; for initial suspension set-up. Your set-up may vary based on your; Soft Tension; - long end of cam to front; Medium tension; - short end of cam up; Firm tension
  • Page 54 – hard
  • Page 56 – Indy Select Front Track Shock; Some snowmobiles are equipped with the Indy Select front track; Adjustment; Locate the adjustment screw (A) near the base of the shock. In
  • Page 57 – Indy Select Rear Shock; Some snowmobiles are equipped with the Indy Select rear shock,
  • Page 58 – Optional Coil Springs
  • Page 59 – Rear To Front Coupling and the Rear Rear Scissor
  • Page 60 – Weight Transfer During Acceleration
  • Page 61 – Description of M-10 Features; Long Travel
  • Page 62 – Internal Floating Piston Shock; DEFINITION OF TUNING TERMS
  • Page 63 – Optional Spring Rates -; Location; Preload
  • Page 64 – SAG SETTINGS; INITIAL SET UP AND CALIBRATION
  • Page 65 – Rear Suspension Setup; shaft to the rail beam.
  • Page 66 – These positions are; only; Experimentation should follow INITIAL SETUP to obtain optimum
  • Page 67 – Setting the Rear Compression Spring Preload
  • Page 68 – SETTING LIMITER / SKI PRESSURE
  • Page 69 – SAG / RIDE HEIGHT SETTINGS; To check if the FRA settings are close before riding, check the SAG
  • Page 70 – TRACK TENSION
  • Page 71 – Standard Handlebar Adjustment
  • Page 72 – Backrest Adjustment
  • Page 73 – Accessories; must
  • Page 74 – not; Traction Products
  • Page 75 – Use only Polaris traction products on your snowmobile. Track
  • Page 76 – Wear Strips; To avoid excessive tunnel wear, tunnel wear strips
  • Page 77 – SECTION 5 - GETTING READY TO RIDE; Check Before Starting Engine
  • Page 78 – GETTING READY TO RIDE; Read and Understand Your Owner’s Manual; Read the Owner’s Manual completely and refer to it often. We’ve; Check Throttle and Brake for Proper Operation; brakes for correct operation before starting the engine.; Throttle Safety Switch
  • Page 79 – Hydraulic Brakes; Brake Lever Travel
  • Page 80 – Mechanical Brakes
  • Page 81 – Park Brake Lever Lock
  • Page 82 – Check for Proper Operation of Steering System; Under
  • Page 83 – Start the Engine and Check; Check Surroundings to Verify Clear Operating Area
  • Page 85 – SECTION 6 - OPERATION; operating procedures.
  • Page 86 – OPERATION; Starting Your Engine; the engine slows or wants to stop, use intermittent choking to the
  • Page 87 – Starting a Warm Engine; CHOKE TOGGLE POSITIONS
  • Page 88 – No single action on your part is as important to long, trouble-free
  • Page 89 – Oil Injection System
  • Page 91 – The engine, drive system and track are now properly warmed up and
  • Page 92 – Fuel; The engine exhaust from this
  • Page 93 – require; Premium Fuel Switch
  • Page 94 – use, turn your key switch to “ON/REG.” The “Premium fuel” light; Fuel Reserve Capacity; On models equipped with fuel reserve, there are approximately two; Fuel System Deicers; Never use deicers or additives containing methanol.
  • Page 95 – Oil; Low Oil Indicator Light; The low oil indicator light (standard on most models) will indicate
  • Page 96 – Low Oil Level; Always do a visual check of the oil level when refueling. In the
  • Page 97 – Carburetion; too little fuel) may result in piston burning, bearing failure, or
  • Page 98 – Engine Stop Switch
  • Page 99 – Throttle Lever
  • Page 100 – Emergency Stopping And Starting; Stopping; event of an emergency. Refer to page 96 for more information about; SYSTEM
  • Page 101 – Starting
  • Page 102 – lever. Apply the throttle slowly until you’re sure which gear is
  • Page 104 – Forward; Daily Storage
  • Page 105 – Towing; before attempting its use.
  • Page 107 – SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE; This section defines your role, and your dealer’s role, in your
  • Page 108 – MAINTENANCE; Polaris Recommended Maintenance Program; of authorized warranty repairs, become the responsibility of the
  • Page 109 – Maintenance Chart; may need to increase frequency based on riding conditions. When
  • Page 111 – Maintenance Log; Present this section of your manual to your dealer each time your; 50 Mile (240 km) Initial Maintenance Inspection; Mileage
  • Page 112 – Additional Services Performed
  • Page 113 – Lubrication
  • Page 119 – Jackshaft Bearing Greasing
  • Page 120 – Throttle Cable Lubrication
  • Page 121 – Chaincase Oil Level; level should be between the “safe” marks on the dipstick (A). Add
  • Page 122 – It’s the operator’s responsibility to
  • Page 123 – General Maintenance; Intake Filter; periodically to remove any accumulation of snow.
  • Page 124 – Under Hood Air Intake System
  • Page 126 – Spark Plug Removal and Replacement; Rotate the plug counterclockwise
  • Page 127 – Water Pump Belt Inspection
  • Page 128 – Water/Sediment Trap Service
  • Page 129 – Fuel Filter/Fuel Lines
  • Page 130 – General Carburetor Information
  • Page 131 – Exhaust System
  • Page 132 – Coolant Mixture; NOTE; Coolant High Temperature Indicator Light
  • Page 133 – Flushing the Cooling System; Recovery System Models
  • Page 134 – Surge Tank Models
  • Page 135 – EDGE RMKs; Drive Chain Tension
  • Page 136 – Hydraulic Brake Inspection
  • Page 137 – Brake Components; Brake Pad Material (Replace when thickness is less than 1/16; Excessive Lever Travel; Hydraulic brakes are self-adjusting, but if excessive brake pad
  • Page 138 – Replenishing Brake Fluid; fluid (PN 2870990) as required to bring the level up to the top of the
  • Page 139 – Bleeding the Hydraulic Brake System
  • Page 140 – Mechanical Brake Lever Travel
  • Page 141 – Headlight Adjustment
  • Page 142 – Installing the Bulb
  • Page 143 – Removing the Side Bulbs
  • Page 144 – Standard Belt Removal
  • Page 145 – Standard Belt Installation
  • Page 146 – Clutch System; Inspect clutch sheaves for damage, wear, or belt residue. Clean with
  • Page 147 – Clutch Alignment and Offset
  • Page 148 – Clutch Center Distance
  • Page 149 – Accessory Reverse Kit; If you’ve had a reverse kit installed on your snowmobile, some; Chain Tension; Maintain the proper chain tension as outlined on page 133.; Oil Level
  • Page 150 – Tool Kit; Always keep the tool kit with the snowmobile.; Tool Pouch Clip
  • Page 151 – For Your Protection
  • Page 152 – Track Maintenance; Track Tension Data
  • Page 153 – Track Tension; f the track needs adjustment:
  • Page 154 – Track Alignment; slowly
  • Page 155 – Track Inspection
  • Page 156 – Steering System; Steering Inspection and Adjustment; Each week, or before a long ride, check fasteners and tighten if
  • Page 157 – Ski Alignment; at the center of the ski mounting bolt. The measurement between the
  • Page 159 – Ski Skags; any; Skag Identification
  • Page 160 – Suspension Maintenance
  • Page 161 – Cleaning and Preservation of Hood, Chassis, and Trim
  • Page 162 – Extended Storage; Bearings
  • Page 163 – Engine and Carburetor Protection; to drain the fuel system. If you prefer to drain the fuel tank, use the; Electrical Connections; Always prepare and maintain the battery as outlined on page 163.
  • Page 164 – Track and Suspension
  • Page 165 – Battery; Battery Fluid; A poorly maintained battery will
  • Page 166 – Battery Connections; Keep battery terminals and connections free of corrosion. When; Battery Removal; sideways or spill electrolyte.
  • Page 167 – When your snowmobile is placed in storage for one month or more:; Battery Installation; allow for proper drainage.
  • Page 169 – SECTION 8 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Suspension Troubleshooting; Section 8 is a quick reference guide to solving problems.
  • Page 170 – TROUBLESHOOTING
  • Page 172 – EDGE RMK
  • Page 173 – XTRA LITE
  • Page 174 – Belt Troubleshooting
  • Page 175 – Engine Troubleshooting; Unless you have experience and training in two-cycle
  • Page 179 – Section 9 contains specific warranty information.
  • Page 180 – WARRANTY; Service And Warranty Information; Polaris Anti-Theft System; Administration; Obtaining Service and Warranty Assistance
  • Page 181 – Limited Warranty; provides a ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY on all components of; Registration; copy, please contact your dealer immediately. NO WARRANTY
  • Page 182 – Warranty Coverage and Exclusions; Limitations of warranties and remedies
  • Page 183 – How to Obtain Warranty Service; Engine Oil
  • Page 184 – Polaris Second Year Engine Service Contract; Consumer Exclusions
  • Page 185 – Coverage
  • Page 186 – INDEX
  • Page 189 – PRINTED IN THE USA
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Summary

Page 2 - WARNING; PROPOSITION 65

Read, understand, and follow all of the instructions and safety precautions in this manual and on all product labels. Failure to follow the safety precautions could result in serious injury or death. WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects...

Page 3 - What’s the hottest thing on snow?

1 What’s the hottest thing on snow? Our new web site. It’s designed just for YOU! S Technical tips S New product introductions S Event schedules S Parts and Service Manual information S Exciting details about The Way Out Check it out... www.polarisindustries.com/owner

Page 5 - WELCOME

3 WELCOME Thank you for purchasing a Polaris snowmobile, and welcome to our world-wide family of Polaris enthusiasts. Polaris proudly produces an exciting line of recreational products, including snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, personal watercraft, utility vehicles, and Victory motorcycles.We bel...

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