Polaris Trail RMK - Manual

Polaris Trail RMK

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 4 – WELCOME; RANGER
  • Page 6 – TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • 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; Air Pollution
  • Page 10 – Vehicle Identification Numbers
  • Page 11 – SAFETY; Operator Safety; WARNING
  • Page 12 – Follow the recommended maintenance program beginning on page 65
  • Page 13 – Stay Clear of Track; exposed for proper operation.; Stay Clear of Engine; Never
  • Page 14 – Survival Preparation
  • Page 15 – Riding Apparel; Helmet
  • Page 16 – Cargo Overload; passenger to sit on the seat back or the cargo carrier.; Disabled Operators; your snowmobile will travel about 120 feet (36 m). If your speed is 60
  • Page 17 – Driver Awareness
  • Page 18 – Avalanches
  • Page 19 – Ice and Snow Build-up; your dealer to help reduce snow and ice build-up.; Driving on Slippery Surfaces; abrupt change of direction. The chance of “spin-out” increases under
  • Page 20 – Driving in Hilly Terrain; and avoid roll-over. If climbing a hill is unavoidable, keep all your
  • Page 21 – Driving Downhill; clutch engaged, allowing the engine’s compression to help slow the; Clutch Guard; Do not operate the engine with the clutch guard removed.; remote, don’t defeat the purpose of the guard by removing it. It’s pro-; Drive Belt; Do not operate the engine with the drive belt removed.; in personal injury or damage to the engine.
  • Page 22 – 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; Operating in Deep Snow; snow, then step down the snow in front of the machine so that when the
  • 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; Air Box Warning; under the hood; Passenger Warning; console
  • Page 27 – The track/seat warning decal is on the; Reverse Warning; Polaris snowmobiles equipped with
  • Page 28 – Operation Warning
  • Page 29 – FEATURES AND CONTROLS
  • Page 30 – Not all models come with; Fuel Valve
  • Page 32 – THE PERFECT FIT; Front Suspension Adjustments; Break in the suspension for approximately 150 miles (240 km) and re-; IFS Components
  • Page 33 – jounce bumper down as far as it will go on the shock rod and test ride; Shock Components; Adjuster Nut
  • Page 34 – Front Springs; Polaris dealer for more information.
  • Page 35 – Shock Spring Preload
  • Page 36 – Rear Suspension Adjustments; Suspension Performance Tips
  • Page 37 – Initial Spring Preload Setting (Sag Method); To set up the EDGE RMK rear suspension torsion spring preload, mea-
  • Page 38 – erence. The ideal amount of Sag for the this rear suspension is four
  • Page 39 – Torsion Spring Preload; High; Optional Torsion Springs
  • Page 40 – Shock Compression Damping; Your snowmobile is equipped with the Indy Select rear shock, which
  • Page 41 – Handlebar Adjustments; Standard Handlebar
  • Page 42 – Accessories
  • Page 43 – Traction Products; advice and assistance.
  • Page 45 – Wear Strips; To avoid excessive tunnel or cooler damage, wear strips
  • Page 46 – Item
  • Page 47 – 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. See page 59.; Throttle Safety Switch
  • Page 48 – Brakes; Brake Lever Travel; Squeeze the brake lever. It; Lever Feel
  • Page 49 – Parking Brake Lever Lock; Lock Engagement; Lock Release
  • Page 50 – Steering System; break track edges, and cause other track damage. Examples of inade-; Hood Latches; well as aiding in sound emission control and other functions.; Recoil Rope; found, see your Polaris dealer for replacement.
  • Page 51 – Start the Engine and Check; Engine Stop Switch; OFF
  • Page 52 – OPERATION; Starting the Engine; CHOKE POSITIONS
  • Page 53 – No single action on your part is as important to long, trouble-free
  • Page 54 – Oil Injection System; Always check and fill the oil tank when refueling. See page 55.; Oil Recommendations; systems. Polaris recommends the use of Premium 2-Cycle Oil for this
  • Page 56 – Slide Rail and Track Cooling; Exhaust
  • Page 57 – Fuel; Fuel Recommendations; use of premium fuel when possible. Do not use lower than 87 octane; mechanical fuel gauge reads; Fuel System Deicers; from fuel system icing and lean fuel mixtures.
  • Page 58 – Oil; Low Oil Indicator Light; of the snowmobile. See page 51 for oil recommendations.; Low Oil Level; page 51 for oil recommendations.
  • Page 59 – Carburetion; be caused by snow build-up on the pre-filter in the air intake system.
  • Page 60 – Jetting Guidelines; production is not correct for all altitudes and/or temperatures.
  • Page 61 – ON
  • Page 63 – Emergency Stopping; engine stop switch and throttle safety switch.; SYSTEM
  • Page 64 – Electronic Reverse (PERC; Engaging Reverse; ond, then release. The engine will automatically reduce RPM and
  • Page 65 – Disengaging Reverse; Ignition Altitude Setting
  • Page 66 – Towing
  • Page 67 – MAINTENANCE; Emission Control Information; Emission Control Label; tion hang tag. These items are required by U.S. Environmental; Emission Control Maintenance Requirements; any service that may be necessary.
  • Page 68 – Polaris Recommended Maintenance Program; lined in this manual. Record maintenance and service in the Mainte-
  • Page 69 – Periodic Maintenance Interval Table; may need to increase frequency based on riding conditions. When
  • Page 73 – Lubrication; Front Suspension; mium All-Season Grease at 500 miles (800 km) and annually or every
  • Page 74 – Rear Suspension; All Season Grease at 500 miles (800 km) initially, every 1000 miles
  • Page 75 – Jackshaft Bearing
  • Page 76 – Chaincase Oil Level; Oil Check; Do not
  • Page 77 – Spark Plugs; It’s very important to use the correct spark plug for your machine. A
  • Page 78 – spark plug for correct color.; Normal Plug; end. There may be a carbon layer over the entire nose. Generally, the; Spark Plug Removal and Replacement; spark plug counterclockwise to remove it.
  • Page 79 – Intake Filter; system. When operating in loose powder snow, check the top of the
  • Page 80 – Carburetor; Water/Sediment Trap Service; Plug Cleaning Procedure
  • Page 81 – Carburetor Adjustments
  • Page 82 – Fuel Filter/Fuel Lines; damaged fuel lines promptly.; Oil Filter; The oil filter on your model is assembled into the oil sending unit
  • Page 83 – Exhaust System; Drive Chain Tension
  • Page 84 – Hydraulic Brake Inspection; available for replacing brake pads. See your dealer.; Brake Components; (Replace when thickness is
  • Page 85 – Brake Fluid; allow for diaphragm movement, and if they become plugged, movement; Replace brake fluid at least every two years.
  • Page 86 – Bleeding the Hydraulic Brake System; Bleed the system before operating the snowmobile.; flow of fluid into an approved container.
  • Page 87 – Lights; Headlight Adjustment; and make a mark on the wall.; Turn the adjustment nut, located inside the hood, just below the
  • Page 88 – Removing Halogen Bulbs
  • Page 89 – Clutch System; ers such as isopropyl alcohol.; Clutch Alignment Offset; for your machine. If adjustment is necessary, see your dealer.
  • Page 90 – Drive Belt Condition; any of these conditions exist.
  • Page 91 – Drive Belt Removal
  • Page 92 – Drive Belt Installation
  • Page 93 – Drive Belt Deflection; Measure belt deflection with; Drive Belt Adjustment
  • Page 94 – Torque Stop; Tool Kit; Always keep; Chain Tension
  • Page 95 – Track Inspection
  • Page 96 – Track Lubrication
  • Page 97 – Track Tension; after the track is warmed up and limber.; at the distance specified (see chart) ahead of the center of the rear
  • Page 98 – f the track needs adjustment:
  • Page 99 – Track Alignment; slowly
  • Page 100 – Steering Inspection; sary. Specific fasteners that should be checked are marked with a
  • Page 101 – Ski Alignment; With the handlebars in a straight-ahead position, and with vehicle
  • Page 102 – Ski Skags; trol while turning on hard-packed snow or ice.; skags must be replaced if; Skag Replacement; Raise and support the front of the machine so the skis are approxi-
  • Page 103 – Suspension Maintenance; Rail Slide Wear
  • Page 104 – Battery; Battery Fluid; A poorly maintained battery will
  • Page 105 – Battery Connections; and one cup water. Rinse well with tap water and dry with clean shop; Battery Removal; ways or spill electrolyte.
  • Page 106 – Battery Installation; kinks and to allow for proper drainage.
  • Page 107 – Battery Storage; When your snowmobile is placed in storage for one month or more (in; Charge condition
  • Page 108 – Daily Storage; At the end of each ride, park the snowmobile
  • Page 109 – Extended Storage; Cleaning and Preservation; Proper storage starts with cleaning, washing, and waxing the hood,; Engine and Carburetor Protection; Whenever the machine is stored for a period of more than 60 days, the
  • Page 111 – Electrical Connections; Always prepare and maintain the battery as outlined on page 101.; Track and Suspension; Remove the ignition key to prevent loss.
  • Page 112 – POLARIS PRODUCTS; Description
  • Page 113 – SUSPENSION TROUBLESHOOTING; Problem
  • Page 114 – TROUBLESHOOTING; Belt Wear/Burn Troubleshooting; Belt Wear/Burn Diagnosis
  • Page 115 – Engine Troubleshooting; Unless you have experience and training in two-cycle
  • Page 118 – WARRANTY; Service And Warranty Information; Obtaining Service and Warranty Assistance; following information:; Polaris Customer Service
  • Page 119 – Polaris Anti-Theft System; Polaris snowmobile owner reports theft.; list of all stolen units to further monitor thefts.
  • Page 120 – Limited Warranty; Limitations of warranties and remedies
  • Page 122 – Conditions and Exclusions
  • Page 123 – Polaris Second Year Engine Service Contract; Consumer Exclusions
  • Page 124 – Exported Vehicles; How to Get Service; Notice
  • Page 127 – MAINTENANCE LOG; mobile is serviced. This will provide you and future owners with an
  • Page 131 – 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 s...

Page 6 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

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.When teaching inexperienced operators to ride, set up a predetermined course for practice. Make sur...

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