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WARNINGThe engine exhaust from thisproduct contains chemicalsknown to cause cancer, birth de-fects or other reproductive harm.PROPOSITION 65WARNINGSno

5SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALSD Read and understand warnings and the Owner’s Manual beforeoperation. Severe injury or death can result from not

95MAINTENANCETrack LubricationW ARNINGTrack failure, loss of vehicle control and braking ability can result from extendeduse of this vehicle on surfac

96MAINTENANCEW ARNINGProper balance of traction products on the skis and track must be maintained toobtain proper vehicle controlon hard packed snow o

97MAINTENANCEWear StripsMost models come from the fac-tory with tunnel wear strips orwear strip coolers installed.Check your specification sup-plement

98MAINTENANCESteering SystemThe steering systems on Polaris snowmobiles have the following adjustments:D Ski toe or alignmentD Handlebar centeringD Sp

99MAINTENANCEHIHI10″10″All other steering systems10″10″CRC Suspension with Rack Steering

100MAINTENANCESki SkagsThe skag is a replaceable barattached to the underside of theski. The purpose of the skag isto assist in turning the snowmo-bil

101MAINTENANCEHi-Fax WearHi-fax wear patterns are some-what different on XTRA™-12suspension models. The rearportion will wear rapidly at first.After t

102MAINTENANCECAUTION:If suspension bolts are re-moved, the threaded shaft mustbe cleaned thoroughly with abrake parts type cleaner. A newbolt, which

103MAINTENANCESuspension LubricationTo maintain rider comfort and to retard wear of the pivot shafts, the suspension piv-ot shafts should be lubricate

104MAINTENANCESuspension LubricationNOTE: The following illustrations are general representations. Your model maydiffer. Lubrication points are indica

6SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALS7075457(Text Below)BEFORE STARTING ENGINE: Check throttle and brake for proper operation.Check to see that hood is

105MAINTENANCESuspension LubricationNOTE: The following illustrations are general representations. Your model maydiffer. Lubrication points are indica

106SUSPENSIONIndependent Front Suspension (IFS) ComponentsRefer to illustrations on following pages. NOTE: Illustrations are a general repre-sentation

107SUSPENSIONIndependent Front Suspension (IFS) Components389745216897345612

108SUSPENSIONIFS Adjustment and Ski PressureIncreasing spring preload willincrease ski to ground pres-sure. Decreasing spring pre-load will decrease s

109SUSPENSIONIFS AdjustmentShock Absorber Components1. Retainer2. Shock Rod3. Jounce Bumper4. BodyWhen adjusting, be sure springs on both the leftandr

110SUSPENSION“Indy Select” IFS ShockSome snowmobiles are equipped with “Indy Select” IFS shocks, which allow thedriver to make adjustments to the comp

111SUSPENSION - XTRA 10Refer to illustrations on following pages. NOTE: Illustrations are a general repre-sentation. Your model may differ.1. Compress

112SUSPENSIONRear Suspension Components - Xtra-10 Type7436NOTE: General representation only.Your model may differ .1522115

113SUSPENSIONRear Suspension Components - Xtra-10 Type108998Forward12122218171911202313152211610201914

114SUSPENSIONSuspension AdjustmentThe XTRA™ 10 suspension has been designed and set up to deliver a soft ride un-der average riding conditions. Rider

7SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALSSTAY CLEAR OF TRACK. DO NOT SIT ON SEA T BACK. ENTANGLEMENT WITH THETRACK OR A FALL FROM SEAT BACK CAN RESULT IN S

115SUSPENSION - XTRA 12Refer to illustrations on following pages. NOTE: Illustrations are a general repre-sentation. Your model may differ.1. Compress

116SUSPENSIONRear Suspension Components - Xtra-12 Type321751104611

117SUSPENSIONRear Suspension Components - Xtra-12 Type4664Forward881814131641010199*NOTE: General representation. Your model may differ.12327157

118SUSPENSIONSuspension AdjustmentThe XTRA™ 12 suspension has been designed and set up to deliver a soft ride un-der average riding conditions. Rider

119SUSPENSIONRear Suspension Components - Xtra Lite TypeRefer to illustrations on following pages. NOTE: Illustrations are a general repre-sentation.

120SUSPENSIONRear Suspension Components - Xtra Lite Type93NOTE: General representation only.Your model may differ.2Forward117698128113145410293

121SUSPENSIONRear Suspension Components - Wide Trak/Tran SportRefer to illustrations on following pages. NOTE: Illustrations are a general repre-senta

122SUSPENSIONRear Suspension Components - Wide Trak4914133Forward11769121258101516215

123SUSPENSIONSuspension AdjustmentThe Polaris WideTrak and Xtra Lite Type Suspensions have been designed andset up to deliver a soft ride under averag

124SUSPENSION“Indy Select” Rear ShockSome snowmobiles are equipped with the Indy Select/Select AFX rear shock,which allows the driver to make adjustme

8SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALSVEHICLE CAPABLE OF EXCESSIVE REVERSE SPEED!Reverse operation can be dangerous even at low s peeds. Steering contro

125SUSPENSION“Indy Select” Rear ShockTurn spring clockwiseto increase preloadTurn screw clockwiseto tighten compression(stiffen)Xtra-12 TypeAdjustment

126SUSPENSIONFront Torque Arm Limiter Strap AdjustmentOne method of changing ski-to-snow pressure is to change thelength of the front torque armlimite

127SUSPENSIONSuspension Set UpA decal outlining rear suspension set up options is located either on the hood orthe clutch cover of your machine. These

128SUSPENSIONFront Rear Scissor Stop (FRSS)The purpose of the front rear scissor stop (FRSS) is to control the bump attitudeof the rear suspension. As

129SUSPENSIONFront Rear Scissor Stop (FRSS)To adjust the FRSS compressthe rear portion of the rear sus-pension until the rear scissorpivots away from

130SUSPENSIONXtra-12 Rear Rear Scissor Stop (RRSS)The RRSS on Xtra-12 type suspensions is not adjustable.Xtra-10 Rear Rear Scissor Stop (RRSS)The RRSS

131SUSPENSIONTorsion Spring Adjustment - Xtra-12 TypeTorsion spring preload is adjusted byturning the two position cam (A) onthe short leg of the spri

132SUSPENSIONSuspension Performance TipsGenerally, rider weight determines the position at which the spring preload shouldbe set. However, this may va

133SUSPENSIONSUSPENSION COUPLINGOn all Polaris snowmobile rear suspensions there are two torque arms that controlthe movement of the railbeam. Prior t

134SUSPENSIONREAR REAR SCISSOR STOP (RRSS) - ATTRIBUTESMoving the RRSS to a higher position or forward hole will have the following affectson the susp

9SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALSRelease pressure before removing cap. Cooling fluid must beup to the base of the pressure cap in hot or cold condi

135TROUBLESHOOTINGSuspension Troubleshooting -- Models with X -12Problem SolutionRear suspension bottoms too easily -Check to be sure FRSS block is in

136TROUBLESHOOTINGSuspension Troubleshooting -- Models with X -12, 133″Problem SolutionRear suspension bottoms too easily -Check to be sure FRSS block

137TROUBLESHOOTINGSuspension Troubleshooting -- Models with X -10Problem SolutionRear suspension bottoms too easily -Increase torsion spring preload-I

138TROUBLESHOOTINGSuspension Troubleshooting -- Models with X -10Problem Probable Cause SolutionHarsh drive clutchengagementDrive belt worn or toonarr

139TROUBLESHOOTINGBelt Wear/BurnBelt Wear/Burn DiagnosisBelt Burning: Causes SolutionsDriving at low RPM Drive at higher RPMs. Gear the machinedown. C

140TROUBLESHOOTINGEngine TroubleshootingCAUTION: Unless you have experience and training in two-cycle engine repair,see your dealer if technical probl

141TROUBLESHOOTINGEngine TroubleshootingProblem Probable Cause SolutionEngine does notturnSeized engineHydrostatic lock (fuelhas entered crank-case wh

142ACCESSORIESAccessoriesThere are a wide range of accessories available for Polaris snowmobiles. From Map Lightsto electric start, Polaris has the ac

143SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATIONPolaris Anti-Theft SystemThe Polaris anti-theft system monitoring program (PATS) is designed to aid ownersof regist

144WARRANTYLIMITED WARRANTYPolaris Industries Inc., 1225 Highway 169 North, Minneapolis, Minnesota55441-5078, gives a ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY on all

10OPERATION WARNINGSBefore Starting The EngineRead and Understand Your Owner ’s ManualRead the Owner’s Manual completely now, and re-read it occasiona

145WARRANTYALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIEDWARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE) ARE LIMI

146WARRANTYPolaris Extended Service ContractPolaris now is offering an extended engine service contract which provides the fol-lowing benefits:D Addit

147WARRANTYPolaris Extended Service ContractCoverage, Cont.:D Oilinjection system coverage is limited to the control module,sensors,solenoids,pump, an

INDEX148Accessories 142...Air Intake System 54-55...Auxilliary Shut Off 29...Auxiliary Shut Off Switch 4

INDEX149Suspension Lubrication 103-105...Suspension Maintenance 101...Suspension Performance Tips 132...Suspension Set Up, Rear 127...

11OPERATION WARNINGSDriving 2 -UpWhen operating a 2-Up machine with a passenger, the driver should be aware thatmore space will be required to make tu

12OPERATION WARNINGSStay Clear of T rackDuring warm-up and operation, stand clear of the rotating track. Do not use toomuch throttle during warm-up or

13OPERATION WARNINGSHydraulic BrakesThe need for a properly functioning brake is vital. Polaris snowmobiles areequipped with the highest quality hydra

14OPERATION WARNINGSPark Brake Lever Lock1. Brake Handle2. Park Brake Lever Lock(Not all models areequipped with a parkbrake)3. Master CylinderReservo

2000UniversalSnowPart No. 9915247 Rev 02PRINTED IN THE U.S.A.¯ Adult Vehicl e Only: This vehic l e is desi gned for adult use only. The vehic lesi z e

15OPERATION WARNINGSAuxiliary Shut-Off SwitchCheck auxiliary shut-off switch for proper operation. Push down to stop engine.Pull up to release and sta

16OPERATION WARNINGSStop Engine Before Attempting AdjustmentsW ARNINGThe snowmobile engine compartment contains moving parts. Shields and guardshave b

17OPERATION WARNINGSD Wire fences are a serioushazard. Unless you are thor-oughly familiar with an area,you should always be on thealert for fences. S

18OPERATION WARNINGSD Remember, the sound of your ma-chine will drown out the sound ofapproaching vehicles. Look ahead,behind, and to the sides before

19OPERATION WARNINGSWindchill/Temperature ChartsThe following information is provided as a guide to determine what temperaturesare dangerous when ridi

20OPERATION WARNINGSCold Weather DriveawayWhenever the machine has been parked for some length of time, especially over-night, always shake loose the

21OPERATION WARNINGSHard Packed SnowW ARNINGSteering and braking control are substantially reduced underpacked snow or icy conditions.Excessive shifti

22OPERATION WARNINGSHilly TerrainExercise caution and good judgement when travelling in hilly terrain.Crossing a Slope (Sidehilling)W ARNINGSidehillin

23OPERATION WARNINGSRiding UphillHill climbing may be accomplished by using one of two methods, depending uponthe steepness of the hill.Sidehilling ma

24OPERATION WARNINGSResponsible DrivingIf you operate the snowmobile improperly, you will cause situations which will ex-ceed your driving skills. Eac

FOREWORDThank you for purchasing a Polaris snowmobile. We believe it is the standard ofexcellence for all snowmobiles manufactured in the world today.

25PRESERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTWe recommend that you drive your snowmobile with consideration for the protec-tion and preservation of our environmen

26IDENTIFICATION AND SPECIFICATIONSVehicle NomenclatureRefer to illustrations on following pages. NOTE: Illustrations are a general repre-sentation. Y

27IDENTIFICATION AND SPECIFICATIONSVehicle Nomenclature, Cont.23111319151416654183212211231319151416171234510891862272081817

28IDENTIFICATION AND SPECIFICATIONSVehicle Nomenclature, Cont.213456711131914151617232024

29IDENTIFICATION AND SPECIFICATIONSControls and Instruments1. Headlight Dimmer Switch (2Position)2. Fuel Filler Cap/Gas Gauge3. Auxiliary Shut-Off Swi

30IDENTIFICATION AND SPECIFICATIONSBackrest1. Backrest Cushion Adjuster2. Backrest Adjuster Cable3. Grab Bar Adjustment Knob4. Passenger Handwarmer Sw

31OPERATIONCarburetionProper carburetor adjustment is critical, s ince a mixture too lean (too much air, toolittle fuel) will result in overheating of

32OPERATIONLubricationThe fuel and oil which enter the engine through the fuel and oil injection systemsprovide the only source of engine lubrication,

33OPERATIONW ARNINGNever mix brands of two cycle oil. Serious chemical reactions can occur, causinginjection system blockage resulting in severe engin

34OPERATIONFuelW ARNINGGasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions.Always stop the engine and refuel outdoors or in a well

The Polaris PreferredRegistered Owners(PRO) FamilyYour Owners ProgramAs the owner of a new Polaris vehicle, you are entitled to a FREE two- year mem-b

35OPERATIONFuelThe fuel used in the Polaris engine is as important to engine life and performanceas the lubricant used.Most Polaris engines are design

36OPERATIONFuel Reserve CapacityOn equipped models, when the fuel gauge reads “RES”, there are approximately2 gallons of fuel left in the tank.Fuel Sy

37OPERATIONEngine Break-InNo single action on your part is as important to long, trouble-free machine life asproper break-in for a new or rebuilt engi

38OPERATIONPre -StartingW ARNINGBefore starting the engine, always refer to all safety warnings pertaining to snow-mobile operation. Never s tart your

39OPERATIONStarting a Warm Engine1. Turn key to “On”.2. Pull kill switch (shut-off switch) up to “run” position.3. Grasp starter handle and pull slowl

40OPERATIONAuxiliary Engine Shut-Off SwitchTo stop the engine in an emer-gency, push down on the auxilia-ry shut-off switch (A). This willground out t

41OPERATIONW ARNINGIf the throttle lever does not work properly, do not start the engine.4. If the throttle lever operates properly, turn the ignition

42OPERATIONEmergency Stopping ProceduresThe following chart lists methods for stopping the engine in the event of an emer-gency.SYSTEMWHAT IT DOES THR

43OPERATIONPre-ride Warm UpThe following steps must betaken to ensure proper warmup of the engine,drive train andtrack.With the snowmobile securelysup

44OPERATIONTowingW ARNINGFor your safety, the proper function of a tow hitch must be understood before at-tempting its use.Do not tow toboggans, sleds

TABLE OF CONTENTSUNDERSTANDING WARNINGS 1...SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATIO N DECALS 2-9...OPERATION WARNINGS 10-

45BATTERYBattery FluidA poorly maintained battery willdeteriorate rapidly. Check thebattery fluid level often. Thefluid level should be kept be-tween

46BATTERYBattery RemovalCAUTION:Whenever removing or reinstalling the battery, disconnect the negative (black)cable first and reinstall the negative c

47BATTERYBattery InstallationW ARNINGTo avoid the possibility of explosion, always connect battery cables in the orderspecified. Red (positive) cable

48MAINTENANCEPolaris Recommended Owner Maintenance ProgramYour Polaris s nowmobile has been engineered and manufactured by skilled Polar-is personnel

49MAINTENANCECareful periodic maintenance willhelp keep your vehiclein thesafest, mostreliablecondition. Inspection, adjustment and lubrication of imp

50MAINTENANCEITEM WEEKLYORBEFORELONGTRIP150MI.(240 KM)1000 MI.(1600 KM)2000 MI.(3200 KM)SEEPAGEInspect coolant filter and re-placeX X XGrease ski pivo

51MAINTENANCEPresent this section of y our manual to your dealer each time your snowmobile isserviced. This will provide you and future owners with an

52MAINTENANCEAdjustmentsIt is your responsibility as the s nowmobile owner to perform preventative mainte-nance and periodic adjustments. Many of the

53MAINTENANCECoupler Greasing - WideTrakGrease couplers on driveshaft and jackshaftNOTE: Grease points in the illustrations are indicated by a+.1. Jac

54MAINTENANCEIntake FilterThe intake foam filter limits snow ingestion into the intake system. When operatingin loose powder snow, check top of foam f

1UNDERSTANDING WARNINGSSAFETY ALERTThe following precautionary signal words are used throughout this manual to con-vey the following messages:This is

55MAINTENANCEUnder Hood Air Intake SystemThe Indy 340s are equippedwith an under hood air intakesystem which should normallybe left open. The door sho

56MAINTENANCESpark Plug SelectionOriginal equipment parts or their equivalent should always be used. However, theheat range of spark plugs is of utmos

57MAINTENANCESpark Plug Removal and ReplacementW ARNINGNever attempt to remove the spark plug whilethe engine is warm. The exhaust system or en-gine c

58MAINTENANCEWater Pump Belt InspectionSome liquid cooled models willrequire an inspection of the wa-terpump belt. This belt inspec-tion interval is 1

59MAINTENANCEWater/Sedime nt Trap ServiceMost Polaris snowmobiles incorporate patented carburetor bowl water/sedimenttraps which are located at the bo

60MAINTENANCEFuel Filter/Fuel LinesCAUTION:The fuel filter (3 - external fuel filter) (4 - in-tankfuel filter) and fuel lines should be inspectedregul

61MAINTENANCEGeneral Carburetor InformationThe number size stamped in the end of the main jet indicates the jet size which wasinstalled at the time of

62MAINTENANCEACCS31221. Air Box2. Vent Line Attachment3. ACCS ValveSome models are equipped with the Polaris ACCS (Altitude Compensating Carbu-retor S

63MAINTENANCECarburetor Protection During Off Season StorageWhenever the machine is stored for a period of more than 60 days it is highly rec-ommended

64MAINTENANCEEngine Cooling - Liquid Cooled ModelsThe cooling system on the liquid cooled Indy consists of the following major com-ponents: recovery t

2SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALSWARNINGDriving a snowmobile requires yourfull attention. Donot drink alcohol oruse drugs or medications before orw

65MAINTENANCEBleeding the Cooling SystemW ARNINGNever bleed the cooling system when the engineis hot. Severe personal injury could result fromsteam or

66MAINTENANCESurgeTankModels1. Remove the pressure cap from the recovery tank and fill with properly mixedcoolant to the maximum indicated mark.2. Ele

67MAINTENANCEChaincase Oil LevelThe drive chain is continuously immersed in oil. Proper oil level is determined bychecking the level on the dipstick (

68MAINTENANCEGearcase Oil Level (WideTrak Models)Using Polaris Chaincase Oil (PN2871281), maintain the proper oil lev-el. Proper oil level is determin

69MAINTENANCEBrake InspectionThe brake lever reserve shouldbe inspected frequently. Mea-sure the clearance between thelever and handlebar grip. In-spe

70MAINTENANCEReplenishing Brake FluidCAUTION:Brake fluid is a hazardous material. Contact with decals, paint, and many plasticswill cause damage. Use

71MAINTENANCEBleeding the Hydraulic Brake SystemAir in the hydraulic brake system will cause a springy or spongy brake leveraction.Bleeding is necessa

72MAINTENANCEBrake Adjustment - Mechanical BrakesIfexcessive brake lever to brake block clearance is evident, the brake cable or cali-per should be ad

73MAINTENANCECable Adjustment (Cont.)7. Slip long leg of lever spring (D) offcaliper and rotate to the side.8. Rotate lever (E) one tooth in thedirect

74MAINTENANCEBrake InspectionW ARNINGBe certain brake pads do not drag on disc and brake lever travel is not excessive.Replacement of brake pads will

3SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALSWARNINGPolaris Indys are high performance snowmobiles capable of traveling at very highspeeds. Because of this, ex

75MAINTENANCEHeadlight AdjustmentThe headlight can be adjusted for verticalaim using the following procedure:1. Place snowmobile on a levelsurfacewith

76MAINTENANCENOTE: Do not touch a halogen bulb with bare fingers. Oil from skin leaves a resi-due, causing a hot spot which will shorten the life of t

77MAINTENANCENOTE: Do not touch a halogen bulb with bare fingers. Oil from skin leaves a resi-due, causing a hot spot which will shorten the life of t

78MAINTENANCEHandlebar Adjustment - All Other ModelsYour snowmobile has handlebarswhich may be adjusted for your person-al fit.1. Remove handlebar cov

79MAINTENANCEBackrest AdjustmentThe passenger backrest on some models is adjustable. To move the backrest for-ward or backward, lift the adjustment le

80MAINTENANCEDrive BeltW ARNINGPeriodically check the condition and tension of the drive belt. Always carry a sparebelt. Inspect clutch sheaves for da

81MAINTENANCEClutch SystemDo not lubricate clutch bushings. The bushings in the weights and rollers of Polarisclutches are made of a material which ma

82MAINTENANCEClutch Center DistanceMeasure belt deflection with bothclutches at rest and in their full neutralposition.Place a straight edge on the be

83MAINTENANCETorque StopIf your machine is equipped with a torque stop, periodically check torque stopclearance. Before this procedure it will be nece

84MAINTENANCEReverse OperationW ARNINGThis snowmobile is capable of excessive reverse speed! Reverse operation canbe dangerous even at moderate speeds

4SAFETY WARNING AND OPERATION DECALSYour snowmobile is not a toy. It is a well-engineered and well constructed recre-ational vehicle. The following in

85MAINTENANCEExtended StorageOff season or extended storage of your snowmobile requires you to take preventa-tive measures to aid against deterioratio

86MAINTENANCEEngine and CarburetorProper off season preparation of the engine and fuel system is vital to the preven-tion of rust and corrosion format

87MAINTENANCETransporting the SnowmobileWhenever the snowmobile is transported the following measures should be taken:1. Turnthefuelvalveto“Off”.2. Be

88MAINTENANCEFall Tune UpTo obtain maximum performance and use from your snowmobile, we encourageyou to arrange for a fall service tune-up with your P

89MAINTENANCETrack Tension DataSuspension(Refer to Specifi-cation Supple-ment for type)Weight MeasurementLocationMeasurementXTRA 12 121″ none 2″ behin

90MAINTENANCETrack TensionTrack adjustment is critical for proper handling. Always maintain correct tensionand alignment.Tension adjustments should be

91MAINTENANCECBD10 lb. Weight(4.5 kg)TrackHi-faxXTRA LITE2″121″ =1/2″133″ =1-11/8″measured 16″aheadof rear idler centerRail bumperRearidlershaftboltTr

92MAINTENANCEW ARNINGWhen performing the following checks and adjustments, stay clear of all movingparts to avoid serious personal injury.Track Alignm

93MAINTENANCETrack Warm UpWhen storing your snowmobileoutside overnight, it is recom-mended that the track be warmedup prior to driving the snowmo-bil

94MAINTENANCETrack InspectionW ARNINGNever make this maintenancecheck with the engine running, asserious personal injury can result.Using a hoist, saf