Polaris 700 Switchback - Manual

Polaris 700 Switchback

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 4 – WELCOME; RANGER
  • Page 6 – TABLE OF CONTENTS; decals and their locations.
  • 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
  • Page 10 – Vehicle Identification Numbers
  • Page 11 – SAFETY; Operator Safety; WARNING; CAUTION; NOTE
  • Page 12 – Follow the recommended maintenance program beginning on page 90
  • Page 13 – Stay Clear of Track; exposed for proper operation.; Stay Clear of Engine; secure the hood, and then restart the engine to check its operation.; Riding Position; be seated with both feet on the running boards and both hands on the
  • Page 14 – Riding Apparel; Helmet
  • Page 15 – Disabled Operators
  • Page 16 – Rider Capacity
  • Page 17 – Driver Awareness
  • Page 18 – Avalanches
  • Page 19 – Ice and Snow Build-up; the steering linkage.; Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  • Page 20 – Driving Downhill; clutch engaged, allowing the engine's compression to help slow the
  • Page 21 – Driving in Hilly Terrain
  • Page 22 – 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 23 – Inadequate Snow Conditions; and, on liquid cooled models, cooling for the engine, adequate snow
  • Page 24 – Driving Responsibly
  • Page 25 – Windchill/Temperature Charts; peratures become dangerous for riding.
  • Page 26 – Safety Decals and Locations; Warning decals have been placed on the snowmobile for your protec-; Clutch Cover Warning; This warning decal is found under the hood on the clutch cover:; Pressure Cap Warning; cable liquid cooled models:
  • Page 27 – “No Passenger” Warning; Hot Surface Warning; Track Warning
  • Page 28 – The reverse warning decal is located on; Operation Warning; The operation warning decal is also
  • Page 30 – FEATURES; Not all models are equipped with all features shown.
  • Page 32 – RIDER SELECT Adjustable Steering System; The RIDER SELECT adjustable steering system (if equipped) allows; Choosing the Best RIDER SELECT Position; Position
  • Page 33 – move the handlebar forward
  • Page 34 – Cargo Area
  • Page 35 – Passenger Grab Handle
  • Page 36 – The DET system prevents damage to the engine from detonation by; Cause of DET Activation
  • Page 37 – Instrumentation; MFD Component Identification; Item
  • Page 38 – MFD Settings; Speedometer/Tachometer
  • Page 39 – MFD Digital Display Programs; Press the MODE button to cycle through the three MFD programs: Per-; Performance Program; The Performance Program automatically displays either speed or
  • Page 40 – Trip Settings
  • Page 41 – and hold the SET button for five
  • Page 42 – Engine Program
  • Page 44 – History Program
  • Page 45 – Service Interval Reminder
  • Page 46 – MFD Battery Replacement (models with clocks)
  • Page 48 – THE PERFECT FIT; Front Suspension Adjustments; Break in the suspension for about 150 miles (240 km) before making; IFS Components
  • Page 49 – Shock Spring Preload
  • Page 50 – Shock Valving
  • Page 51 – Rear Suspension Adjustments; tom out harshly on a snowcross course.
  • Page 52 – Suspension Performance Tips; Track Tension
  • Page 53 – IQ & Switchback Rear Suspension Adjustments; Initial Spring Preload Setting (Sag Method)
  • Page 54 – FRA position and/or rear torsion spring preload.; Suspension Recommended Sag
  • Page 55 – Torsion Spring Preload; the engine spark plug tool. Adjustment is easiest when the cam is
  • Page 57 – Rear Shock Compression Damping (Premium Shocks); Turn the adjustment knob on the shock
  • Page 58 – Suspension Coupling; The front rear scissor stop (FRSS) couples the movement of the front
  • Page 59 – Rear To Front Coupling and the Rear Rear Scissor Stop; The rear rear scissor stop (RRSS) couples the movement of the rear
  • Page 60 – Weight Transfer During Acceleration
  • Page 61 – FAST M-10 Rear Suspension Adjustments; The M-10 suspension has been designed to be very sensitive to rider; M-10 Static Sag and Ride Height Settings; seated on the snowmobile. Too much sag will result in bottoming, and
  • Page 62 – Static Sag and Ride Height Settings; To check sag, raise the rear bumper until the suspension is fully
  • Page 63 – FRA Position; the
  • Page 64 – Polaris dealer for assistance.
  • Page 65 – Ski Pressure
  • Page 66 – Your set-up may vary based on your desired riding style.
  • Page 67 – Handlebar Adjustments
  • Page 68 – Accessories; make each ride more enjoyable.
  • Page 69 – Traction Products; Studs; laws in your area pertaining to the use of traction products.; See your dealer about installing studs and/or carbides.; ity may be reduced on hard-packed snow or ice.
  • Page 70 – Carbide Skags; to help maintain proper vehicle steering and control. See page 125.; Wear Strips; See your dealer's studding chart for recommended trac-
  • Page 71 – ) on the referenced pages to
  • Page 72 – Before Starting the Engine; Read and Understand Your Owner's Manual
  • Page 73 – Brakes; Brake Lever Travel
  • Page 74 – Parking Brake Lever Lock; Lock Engagement; Lock Release
  • Page 75 – Steering System; Track
  • Page 76 – Hood Latches; found, see your Polaris dealer for replacement.
  • Page 77 – Start the Engine and Check; Engine Stop Switch
  • Page 78 – OPERATION; Starting the Engine; engine. Release the key to the ON position when the engine starts.
  • Page 79 – No single action on your part is as important to long, trouble-free
  • Page 80 – Oil Injection System; Always check and fill the oil tank when refueling. See page 81.; Oil Recommendations; This snowmobile is equipped with a variable exhaust system (VES).; Slide Rail and Track Cooling
  • Page 82 – Fuel
  • Page 83 – Do not use fuel containing more than 10% ethanol; Fuel System Deicers; Never use deicers or additives
  • Page 84 – Oil; Low Oil Indicator Light; the snowmobile. See page 77 for oil recommendations.; Low Oil Level; See your Polaris dealer for recommended replacement parts.
  • Page 86 – Throttle Lever
  • Page 87 – Emergency Stopping; event of an emergency. See page 82 for more information about the; SYSTEM
  • Page 88 – Electronic Reverse (PERC
  • Page 89 – Engaging Reverse; Disengaging Reverse
  • Page 90 – Daily Storage
  • Page 91 – 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 IFI. If your snowmobile is equipped with a check
  • Page 92 – Owner's Responsibilities
  • Page 93 – Polaris Recommended Maintenance Program; lined in this manual. Record maintenance and service in the Mainte-
  • Page 94 – Periodic Maintenance Interval Table; may need to increase frequency based on riding conditions. When
  • Page 97 – Lubrication; Rear Suspension
  • Page 99 – Driveshaft Bearing
  • Page 100 – Chaincase Oil; Oil Check
  • Page 101 – Oil Change; the oil into a drain pan. Allow the oil
  • Page 102 – Spark Plugs; which cause plug fouling and carbonization.
  • Page 103 – Spark Plug Condition; spark plug for correct color.; Normal; cates the proper type and heat range for the engine and the service.; Wet Fouled; end. There may be a carbon layer over the entire nose. Generally, the
  • Page 104 – Spark Plug Removal and Replacement
  • Page 105 – Intake Filters
  • Page 106 – Cooling System; Coolant; Please see your Polaris dealer.; Coolant Level; The engine coolant level is controlled by the recovery system. The
  • Page 107 – Coolant High Temperature Indicator Light; 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 108 – Bleeding the Cooling System
  • Page 109 – Exhaust System
  • Page 110 – Drive Chain Tension
  • Page 111 – Hydraulic Brake Inspection
  • Page 112 – Brake Fluid; the sight glass is any color other than black, add brake fluid.
  • Page 113 – Bleeding the Hydraulic Brake System; Bleed the system before operating the snowmobile.
  • Page 114 – Lights; Headlight Bulb Removal
  • Page 115 – Taillight/Brakelight Replacement; IQ LX
  • Page 116 – Clutch System; as isopropyl alcohol.; Clutch Alignment Offset; required to check for proper alignment.; Clutch Center Distance; for your machine. If adjustment is necessary, see your dealer.
  • Page 117 – Drive Belt Condition
  • Page 118 – Drive Belt Deflection; slightly
  • Page 119 – Drive Belt Removal
  • Page 120 – Drive Belt Installation
  • Page 121 – Track Maintenance; Track Inspection
  • Page 122 – Track Lubrication; in limited lubrication, resulting in excessive wear.
  • Page 123 – rect tension and alignment.; at the specified distance (see chart) ahead of the center of the rear
  • Page 124 – and the plastic slider. Refer to the Track Tension Data Chart on; If the track needs adjustment:; ment on both sides of the track.
  • Page 125 – Track Alignment
  • Page 126 – Steering Inspection and Adjustment; tighten if necessary.
  • Page 127 – Ski Alignment; With the handlebars in a straight ahead position, and with vehicle
  • Page 128 – Ski Skags; Skag Replacement
  • Page 129 – Rail Slide Wear; Suspension Maintenance; Pre-Ride Suspension Inspection
  • Page 130 – Extended Storage; many components. See page 130 for the part numbers of Polaris prod-; Cleaning and Preservation; Proper storage starts with cleaning, washing, and waxing the hood,; Controls and Linkage; nance Table beginning on page 91.
  • Page 131 – Bearings; the Master Repair Manual. See your dealer.; Engine Protection; Whenever the machine is stored for a period of more than 60 days, the
  • Page 132 – Electrical Connections
  • Page 133 – POLARIS PRODUCTS; Description
  • Page 134 – TROUBLESHOOTING; Engine Troubleshooting; see your dealer if technical problems arise.; Problem
  • Page 137 – IQ/Switchback Suspension Troubleshooting
  • Page 138 – M-10 Suspension Troubleshooting
  • Page 139 – Drive Belt Troubleshooting; Belt Wear/Burn Diagnosis
  • Page 140 – WARRANTY; Service and Warranty Information; Obtaining Service and Warranty Assistance; Polaris Customer Service
  • Page 141 – Polaris Anti-Theft System; Administration
  • Page 142 – Limited Warranty; Limitations of warranties and remedies
  • Page 144 – Conditions and Exclusions
  • Page 145 – Polaris Second Year Engine Service Contract; Consumer Exclusions
  • Page 146 – Exported Vehicles; How to Get Service; Notice
  • Page 147 – Snowmobile Engine Emissions Limited Warranty
  • Page 149 – MAINTENANCE LOG; mobile is serviced. This will provide you and future owners with an
  • Page 152 – 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 enthusiasts. Be sure to visit us online at www.polarisindustries.com for the latest news, new product introduc- tions, upcoming events, career opportunities and more. Here at Polaris we proudly pro...

Page 6 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; decals and their locations.

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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