Polaris 600 HO RNK 144 - Manual

Polaris 600 HO RNK 144

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 4 – WELCOME; RANGER
  • Page 6 – TABLE OF CONTENTS; be recorded in the owner’s manual.
  • Page 8 – INTRODUCTION; Important Notes for Owners and Drivers; snowmobile before allowing them to make longer trips. Teach them
  • Page 9 – Preservation of the Environment; Noise Level; One of the most publicized issues about snowmobiles is noise. The
  • Page 10 – Vehicle Identification Numbers; The number on the rubber-coated key is in the form of raised dots.
  • Page 11 – SAFETY; Operator Safety; WARNING; CAUTION; NOTE; note
  • Page 13 – Stay Clear of Track; exposed for proper operation.; Stay Clear of Engine; Never
  • Page 14 – Riding Position
  • Page 15 – Riding Apparel; Helmet
  • Page 16 – Disabled Operators; Your Polaris snowmobile is designed for a single rider only. Do not; Excessive Speed; your snowmobile will travel about 120 feet (36 m). If your speed is 60
  • Page 17 – Driver Awareness
  • Page 18 – Avalanches; with a shovel, probe and avalanche
  • Page 19 – the steering linkage.; Driving Downhill; snowmobile and keep it from rolling freely downhill.
  • Page 20 – Driving on Slippery Surfaces; unavoidable, keep your weight low and forward. If you must cross the
  • Page 21 – Drive Belt; Do not operate the engine with the drive belt removed.; Intake Silencer; Do not attempt to service the clutches.; Cold Weather Drive-Away
  • Page 22 – Inadequate Snow Conditions; and, on liquid cooled models, cooling for the engine, adequate snow; Operating in Deep Snow; of snow, then step down the snow in front of the snowmobile so that
  • Page 23 – Driving Responsibly
  • Page 24 – Windchill/Temperature Charts; peratures become dangerous for riding.
  • Page 25 – Safety Decals and Locations; on the snowmobile; Clutch Cover Warning
  • Page 26 – “No Passenger” Warning; Hot Surface Warning
  • Page 27 – Polaris snowmobiles equipped with; Operation Warning
  • Page 29 – FEATURES
  • Page 31 – Accessory Cargo System; ON
  • Page 32 – decreased engine RPM and performance.; DET Troubleshooting; Polaris dealer for diagnosis.; Effect of DET; developing the maximum power of the engine safely. If the system; Possible Cause
  • Page 33 – Instrumentation; MFD Component Identification; Item
  • Page 34 – Digital Display Identification
  • Page 35 – MFD Settings; Speedometer/Tachometer; Option
  • Page 36 – MFD Digital Display Programs; Performance Program
  • Page 38 – Engine Program
  • Page 39 – History Program
  • Page 40 – To reset the reminder at the existing interval:
  • Page 41 – Gauge Cleaning; Wipe the gauge face as needed using a clean cloth and a mild soap
  • Page 42 – THE PERFECT FIT; IQ Front Suspension Adjustments; Break in the suspension for approximately 150 miles (240 km) before; IFS Components
  • Page 43 – Air Shocks; see your Polaris dealer for these adjustments.; Standard Shocks; Shock Absorber Components
  • Page 44 – Front Shock Spring Preload
  • Page 45 – Rear Suspension Adjustments; Suspension Performance Tips; load should be set. However, this may vary with riding style. With a
  • Page 46 – Initial Spring Preload Setting (Sag Method)
  • Page 47 – Torsion Spring Preload; Limiter Strap Position; High
  • Page 48 – Shock Compression Valving; RMK Standard Rear Track Shock; The standard RMK rear track shock is an Arvin MPV Select shock that
  • Page 49 – Handlebar Adjustments
  • Page 50 – Handlebar Position; Handlebar Angle
  • Page 51 – Accessories; Tether Switch
  • Page 52 – ) on the referenced pages to
  • Page 53 – Check Before Starting the Engine; Read and Understand Your Owner's Manual; Read the Owner's Manual completely and refer to it often. The manual; Throttle Lever; the engine. Have the throttle serviced immediately.; Throttle Safety Switch; See page 63 for procedure.; Hood Latches
  • Page 54 – Recoil Rope; Brake Lever Travel
  • Page 55 – Parking Brake Lever Lock; Lock Engagement; Lock Release
  • Page 56 – Steering System; ficulty is encountered, remove any ice and snow build-up that may be; Track Inspection; limited warranty policy.; Polaris does not recommend operation above
  • Page 57 – Suspension Inspection; ing items on a weekly basis or before any long trip.
  • Page 58 – Check After Starting the Engine; Check the auxiliary shut-off switch for proper operation. Push the
  • Page 59 – OPERATION; Starting the Engine; CHOKE
  • Page 60 – No single action on your part is as important to long, trouble-free
  • Page 61 – Oil Injection System; Always fill the oil reservoir when refueling.; Oil Recommendations; This snowmobile is equipped with a variable exhaust system (VES).; Slide Rail and Track Cooling
  • Page 63 – Fuel Safety
  • Page 64 – Fuel; Do not use fuel containing more than 10% ethanol; Fuel System Deicers; Never use deicers or additives
  • Page 65 – Oil; Low Oil Indicator Light; the snowmobile. See page 58 for oil recommendations.; Low Oil Level
  • Page 66 – Engine Stop Switch; must
  • Page 68 – Emergency Stopping; event of an emergency. See page 63 for more information about the; SYSTEM
  • Page 69 – Emergency Starting; the directions on the air box to
  • Page 70 – Electronic Reverse (PERC; Engaging Reverse; Disengaging Reverse
  • Page 71 – Daily Storage; At the end of each ride, park the snowmobile; Towing; (not to the ski loops) to prevent damage to the steering components.
  • Page 72 – MAINTENANCE; Emission Control Information; Emission Control Label; tion hangtag. These items are required by U.S. Environmental; Emission Control Maintenance Requirements; per SAE J1930 is EM. If your snowmobile is equipped with a check
  • Page 73 – Owner's Responsibilities; Please read the Snowmobile Engine Emissions Limited Warranty on
  • Page 74 – Polaris Recommended Maintenance Program; lined in this manual. Record maintenance and service in the Mainte-
  • Page 75 – Periodic Maintenance Interval Table; may need to increase frequency based on riding conditions. When
  • Page 78 – Lubrication; Front Suspension; The front suspension does not require lubrication.; Rear Suspension
  • Page 79 – Driveshaft Bearing
  • Page 80 – Chaincase Oil; Oil Check
  • Page 81 – Oil Change; oil into a drain pan. Allow the oil to; Reinstall the fill plug, making sure it is seated properly.
  • Page 82 – Spark Plugs; spark plug for correct color.; Normal Spark Plug; cates the proper type and heat range for the engine and the service.; Wet Fouled Spark Plug; end. There may be a carbon layer over the entire nose. Generally, the
  • Page 83 – Spark Plug Removal and Replacement; spark plug counterclockwise to remove it.
  • Page 84 – Intake Filters; The intake foam filter limits
  • Page 87 – Cleaning Procedure
  • Page 88 – Exhaust System; the Periodic Maintenance Table beginning on page 71.
  • Page 89 – Cooling System; Coolant; 0% water mixture. See page 112 for the part numbers of Polaris prod-; Coolant Level; The engine coolant level is controlled by the recovery system. The
  • Page 90 – Coolant High Temperature Indicator Light; the engine to cool down. Driving in deep snow will also help cool the; Flushing the Cooling System; engine is cold. Ask your Polaris dealer to check the coolant when he
  • Page 91 – Bleeding the Cooling System; dealer for the correct part.
  • Page 93 – Drive Chain Tension
  • Page 94 – Brakes; Hydraulic Brake Inspection; able for replacing brake pads. See your dealer.
  • Page 95 – Brake Components
  • Page 96 – Brake Fluid
  • Page 97 – Bleeding the Hydraulic Brake System; Bleed the system before operating the snowmobile.
  • Page 98 – Lights; Removing Halogen Bulbs; Installing Halogen Bulbs
  • Page 99 – Clutch System; Clutch Alignment and Offset
  • Page 100 – Drive Belt Condition; TEAM Clutch
  • Page 101 – Drive Belt Removal
  • Page 102 – Drive Belt Installation; Drop the drive belt over the drive; Torque Stop; ment, measure rear torque stop clearance from the engine case. Rear; Front Torque Stop; Rear Torque Stop
  • Page 103 – Track Replacement
  • Page 104 – Track Lubrication
  • Page 105 – Track Tension; rect tension and alignment.; and the plastic rail slide.
  • Page 106 – equal adjustment on both sides of the track.
  • Page 107 – Track Alignment
  • Page 108 – Steering Inspection and Adjustment; Check all steering system fasteners weekly and before a long ride.
  • Page 109 – Ski Alignment; With the handlebars in a straight ahead position, and with vehicle
  • Page 110 – Ski Skags; Skag Replacement
  • Page 111 – Rail Slide Wear
  • Page 112 – Extended Storage; many components. See page 112 for the part numbers of Polaris prod-; Cleaning and Preservation; Proper storage starts with cleaning, washing, and waxing the hood,; Controls and Linkage; in the Periodic Maintenance Table beginning on page 72.; Bearings; the Master Repair Manual. See your dealer.
  • Page 113 – Engine and Carburetor Protection (600 RMK); Do not allow the snowmobile to run out of fuel.
  • Page 114 – Electrical Connections; Transporting the Snowmobile; Remove the ignition key to prevent loss.
  • Page 115 – POLARIS PRODUCTS; Description
  • Page 116 – TROUBLESHOOTING; Engine Troubleshooting; Problem
  • Page 119 – Suspension Troubleshooting
  • Page 120 – Drive Belt Troubleshooting; Belt Wear/Burn Diagnosis
  • Page 121 – WARRANTY; Service And Warranty Information; Obtaining Service and Warranty Assistance; following information:; Polaris Customer Service
  • Page 122 – Polaris Anti-Theft System; Polaris snowmobile owner reports theft.; list of all stolen units to further monitor thefts.
  • Page 123 – Limited Warranty; Limitations of warranties and remedies
  • Page 125 – Conditions and Exclusions
  • Page 126 – Polaris Second Year Engine Service Contract; Consumer Exclusions
  • Page 127 – Exported Vehicles; How to Get Service; Notice
  • Page 128 – Snowmobile Engine Emissions Limited Warranty
  • Page 130 – MAINTENANCE LOG; mobile is serviced. This will provide you and future owners with an
  • Page 133 – INDEX
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Summary

Page 4 - WELCOME; RANGER

1 WELCOME Thank you for purchasing a Polaris vehicle, and welcome to our world- wide family of Polaris owners. We proudly produce an exciting line of utility and recreational products. • Snowmobiles• All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)• RANGER utility vehicles • Victory motorcyclesWe believe Polaris sets a ...

Page 6 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; be recorded in the owner’s manual.

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 This section contains helpful information for owners and drivers and illustrates the location of important identification numbers that should be recorded in the owner’s manual. Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 8 - INTRODUCTION; Important Notes for Owners and Drivers; snowmobile before allowing them to make longer trips. Teach them

5 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 ...

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