Polaris IQ Turbo Switchback - Manual

Polaris IQ Turbo Switchback

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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
  • Page 11 – SAFETY; Operator Safety; WARNING
  • Page 12 – The warranty on your entire machine is terminated
  • 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 – Rider Capacity; console; Disabled Operators
  • Page 17 – Excessive Speed; your snowmobile will travel about 120 feet (36 m). If your speed is 60
  • Page 18 – Driver Awareness
  • Page 19 – Avalanches; with a shovel, probe and avalanche
  • Page 20 – the steering linkage. If your snowmobile is equipped with RIDER; Driving Downhill; snowmobile and keep it from rolling freely downhill.
  • Page 21 – Driving on Slippery Surfaces; unavoidable, keep your weight low and forward. If you must cross the
  • Page 22 – Drive Belt; Do not operate the engine with the drive belt removed.; Intake Silencer; Do not attempt to service the clutches.; All clutch service must be performed by your dealer. The clutch is a; Cold Weather Drive-Away; Whenever your snowmobile has been parked for a length of time, espe-; Maneuverability; ing system and skis, maximum control is achieved by the shifting of
  • Page 23 – 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 24 – Driving Responsibly
  • Page 25 – Windchill/Temperature Charts; peratures become dangerous for riding.
  • Page 26 – Safety Decals and Locations; on the snowmobile; Clutch Cover Warning; down and turn to release cap. 13 PSI
  • Page 27 – “No Passenger” Warning; operator and “ONE” passenger; Hot Surface Warning; approved for this model by Polaris.; Track Warning; track or a fall from seat back may result in severe injury or death.
  • Page 28 – Reverse Warning; decal on the console:; resulting in serious injury or death. To avoid loss of control,
  • Page 29 – Operation Warning
  • Page 30 – FEATURES; pulling or dragging the
  • Page 31 – Switch
  • Page 32 – Adjustable Headlights
  • Page 33 – RIDER SELECT Adjustable Steering System; The RIDER SELECT adjustable steering system (if equipped) allows
  • Page 34 – Choosing the Best RIDER SELECT Position; Position; Relaxed Trail Riding; Snowcross/Steep Hill Climbing Only
  • Page 35 – move the handlebar forward
  • Page 36 – Engine Management System; Illuminated MIL; illuminate; Flashing MIL; flash
  • Page 37 – RPM, vehicle speed or turbo boost if the following conditions are; Vehicle Speed is Limited; Indication
  • Page 38 – The High Temperature Indicator on the MFD will flash.
  • Page 39 – Knock Sensor; is used. See fuel recommendations on page 79.; Effect; The knock sensor system prevents damage to the engine from detona-
  • Page 40 – Instrumentation; MFD Component Identification; Item
  • Page 41 – MFD Settings; MFD Control Switch
  • Page 42 – Speedometer/Tachometer; three seconds. When the button is released, the new setting becomes
  • Page 43 – MFD Digital Display Programs; Performance Program
  • Page 45 – once
  • Page 46 – Engine Program
  • Page 47 – Turbo Boost
  • Page 48 – History Program
  • Page 49 – To reset the reminder at the existing interval:
  • Page 50 – To reset the reminder at a new interval:
  • Page 51 – MFD Battery Replacement
  • Page 53 – THE PERFECT FIT; IQ Front Suspension Adjustments; Break in the suspension for approximately 150 miles (240 km) before; IFS Components
  • Page 54 – Front Shock Spring Preload; Low
  • Page 55 – Shock Valving; your Polaris dealer.; Front Springs; The front spring rates can be adjusted by changing the nitrogen
  • Page 56 – Rear Suspension Adjustments; Suspension Performance Tips; Track Tension
  • Page 57 – IQ & Switchback Rear Suspension Adjustments; Initial Spring Preload Setting (Sag Method); Suspension Recommended Sag; Torsion Spring
  • Page 58 – Torsion Spring Preload; Soft
  • Page 59 – Rear Shock Compression Damping (Premium Shocks); Turn the adjustment knob on the shock
  • Page 60 – Suspension Coupling; The front rear scissor stop (FRSS) couples the movement of the front
  • Page 61 – Rear To Front Coupling and the Rear Rear Scissor Stop; The rear rear scissor stop (RRSS) couples the movement of the rear
  • Page 62 – Weight Transfer During Acceleration
  • Page 63 – Handlebar Adjustments
  • Page 64 – Accessories
  • Page 65 – Traction Products; Studs
  • Page 66 – Carbide Skags; more studs you use, the longer the carbide on the skags should be). See; Wear Strips; whenever track studding is used.; Install the appropriate wear strip kit. See your dealer.; studding chart for recommended traction accessories.
  • Page 67 – ) on the referenced pages to
  • Page 68 – Before Starting the Engine; vehicle components to be sure of proper operation.; 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 82 for procedure.; Seat Latches
  • Page 69 – Hood Latches; check in both the full up and full down steering positions.
  • Page 70 – Brakes; Brake Lever Travel
  • Page 71 – Parking Brake Lever Lock; Lock Engagement; Lock Release
  • Page 72 – Track Inspection; conditions voids the track warranty.
  • Page 73 – Suspension Inspection; ing items on a weekly basis or before any long trip.
  • Page 74 – Start the Engine and Check; Engine Stop Switch; Check the auxiliary shut-off switch for proper operation. Push the; Ignition Switch; Replace burned out lamps before operating.; Mirror Adjustment; and make sure bystanders are a safe distance from the snowmobile.
  • Page 76 – OPERATION; Fuel Safety
  • Page 77 – formance and longer life for these components.; to maintain at the recommended level.
  • Page 78 – Starting the Engine; Turn the key to START to crank the engine. Release the key to the
  • Page 79 – Emergency Starting; on the following pages.
  • Page 80 – Always wear eye protection
  • Page 81 – A. Remove the negative end of the jumper cable from the
  • Page 82 – Fuel; Do not use fuel containing more than 10% ethanol; Fuel Level; Do not allow the snowmo-; Fuel System Deicers; Never use deicers or additives
  • Page 85 – Push down on the engine stop switch to; cle speed and engine speed to be limited.; Stop Switch
  • Page 86 – Turbo Noise
  • Page 87 – Electronic Reverse (PERC 4; engine speed is below 2500 RPM. Maximum vehicle speed when oper-; Engaging Reverse; Stop the snowmobile and leave the; Reverse Button
  • Page 88 – Disengaging Reverse; on the instrument panel will shut off.; Emergency Stopping; event of an emergency. See page 82 for more information about the; SYSTEM
  • Page 89 – Daily Storage
  • Page 90 – MAINTENANCE; Emission Control Information; Emission Control Label; tion hangtag. These items are required by U.S. Environmental; Emission Control Maintenance Requirements; any service that may be necessary.
  • Page 91 – Polaris Recommended Maintenance Program; lined in this manual. Record maintenance and service in the Mainte-
  • Page 92 – Periodic Maintenance Interval Table
  • Page 95 – Engine Oil; Oil Level Check; Always check the oil level before operating a snowmobile that has
  • Page 96 – Dipstick
  • Page 98 – Oil in System Check
  • Page 99 – Oil Change; Open the hood and remove the left side panel.; CAUTION
  • Page 102 – (in the safe operating range) on the dipstick. See the chart for; MODEL
  • Page 103 – Foam Oil Breather Element; riding, as oil may leak into the element.; The foam oil breather element is; Element
  • Page 104 – Lubrication; Driveshaft Bearing; Fitting
  • Page 105 – Gearcase Oil; Gearcase Oil Check
  • Page 106 – Gearcase Oil Change; Polaris does not recommend tipping the; Drain Plug
  • Page 107 – Spark Plugs; which cause plug fouling and carbonization.; fouled, replace the plug with a new plug.
  • Page 108 – 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 109 – Intake Filters
  • Page 110 – Alternator Belt Inspection
  • Page 111 – Exhaust System; the Periodic Maintenance Table beginning on page 89.
  • Page 112 – Cooling System; Coolant; 0% water mixture. See page 137 for the part numbers of Polaris prod-; Coolant Level; The engine coolant level is controlled; “COLD FILL”
  • Page 113 – Coolant High Temperature Indicator Light; Stop the snowmobile and allow the engine to cool.; ating when the high temperature light is illuminated.
  • Page 114 – Flushing the Cooling System; dealer perform this service.; Bleeding the Cooling System
  • Page 117 – Drive Chain Tension; Adjuster
  • Page 118 – Hydraulic Brake Inspection
  • Page 119 – Brake Fluid; Sight Glass
  • Page 120 – Bleeding the Hydraulic Brake System; Bleed the system before operating the snowmobile.
  • Page 121 – Lights; Removing Halogen Bulbs; Spring
  • Page 122 – Electrical System; RELAY LABEL
  • Page 123 – Clutch System; as isopropyl alcohol.; Clutch Alignment Offset; for your machine. If adjustment is necessary, see your dealer.
  • Page 124 – Drive Belt Condition; Measure belt deflection with both; Drive Belt Adjustment; TEAM Clutch; Straight
  • Page 125 – Drive Belt Removal; Access Hole
  • Page 126 – Drive Belt Installation; Drop the drive belt over the drive
  • Page 127 – Track Replacement; Rods
  • Page 128 – Track Lubrication; lubrication conditions will void the track warranty.
  • Page 130 – and the plastic rail slide.
  • Page 131 – Track Alignment
  • Page 132 – Steering System; Steering Inspection and Adjustment; Check all steering system fasteners weekly and before a long ride.
  • Page 133 – Ski Alignment; With the handlebars in a straight ahead position, and with vehicle
  • Page 134 – Ski Skags; Skag
  • Page 135 – Battery; Battery Removal
  • Page 136 – Battery Storage; Battery Charging; and
  • Page 137 – charged battery will register 12.8 V or higher.; State of
  • Page 138 – Extended Storage; many components. See page 137 for the part numbers of Polaris prod-; Cleaning and Preservation; Proper storage starts with cleaning, washing, and waxing the hood,; Battery Maintenance; Maintenance Table beginning on page 89.; Bearings
  • Page 139 – Engine Protection; Fogging the engine is not recommended for this model.; Electrical Connections; Moderate track tension should be maintained dur-; Transporting the Snowmobile; Remove the ignition key to prevent loss.
  • Page 140 – POLARIS PRODUCTS; Description; Engine Lubricants
  • Page 141 – TROUBLESHOOTING; Engine and Drive Train Troubleshooting; Engine Speed, RPM or Boost is Limited; Probable Cause
  • Page 142 – Engine Turns Over, Fails to Start
  • Page 143 – Engine Runs Irregularly, Stops or Loses Power
  • Page 144 – Engine Overheating
  • Page 145 – IQ/Switchback Suspension Troubleshooting; Problem
  • Page 146 – Cause
  • Page 147 – WARRANTY; Service And Warranty Information; Obtaining Service and Warranty Assistance; following information:; Polaris Customer Service
  • Page 148 – Polaris Anti-Theft System; Polaris snowmobile owner reports theft.; list of all stolen units to further monitor thefts.
  • Page 149 – Limited Warranty; Limitations of warranties and remedies
  • Page 151 – Conditions and Exclusions
  • Page 152 – Polaris Second Year Engine Service Contract; Consumer Exclusions
  • Page 153 – Exported Vehicles; How to Get Service; Notice
  • Page 154 – Snowmobile Engine Emissions Limited Warranty
  • Page 156 – MAINTENANCE LOG; mobile is serviced. This will provide you and future owners with an
  • Page 159 – INDEX
  • Page 160 – Oil
  • Page 161 – Switches
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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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