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Polaris 2002 manual For Your Protection, Fall Tune-Up, Maintenance Items

Models: 2002

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MAINTENANCE

General Maintenance

For Your Protection

For added protection, carry the following items on your snowmobile at all times:

S	Spare Drive Belt	S Extra Set of Spark Plugs
S	Tow Rope	S	Extra Oil
S	Fuel Deicer	S	Winter Survival Kit
S	Trail Map	S	Owner’s Manual

SFirst Aid Kit

Fall Tune-Up

For maximum performance, arrange for a fall service tune-up with your Polaris dealer. His experienced and trained service technician will keep your machine in peak operating condition.

Maintenance Items

The tools and maintenance items mentioned in this book, as well as a long line of other Polaris accessaries, are available at your Polaris dealer.

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Polaris 2002 manual For Your Protection, Fall Tune-Up, Maintenance Items

Contents

Page Proposition What’s the hottest thing on snow? Page Welcome Table of Contents HOW to USE this Manual Important Notes For Owners And Drivers Preservation Of The Environment Noise LevelAir Pollution HOW to USE this Manual Vehicle Identification Numbers Page Safety Operator Safety Safety Stay Away From Moving Parts Be Prepared for the Unexpected Be Seated and in Position to Control the VehicleAlways Wear Clothing Designed for Snowmobiling Do Not Overload Cargo CarrierKnow the Limitations of the Machine Your Skills as a Driver Disabled OperatorsSafety Operation on Hard-Packed Snow or Slippery Surfaces Ice and Snow Build-upDriving in Hilly Terrain Riding Downhill Do Not Operate Engine With Clutch Guard RemovedDo Not Operate Engine With Drive Belt Removed Do Not Service Clutches Yourself Cold Weather Drive-AwayMachine Maneuverability Powder Snow Operation Safety Responsible Driving Wind Chill Chart F Windchill/Temperature ChartsWind Chill Chart C Clutch Cover Warning Decal Safety Decals And LocationsAirbox Warning Decal Pressure Cap Warning DecalCargo Carrier Warning Decal Track Warning DecalPassenger Warning Vehicle Capable of Excessive Reverse Speed Standard Reverse Warning DecalOperation Warning Decal Electronic Reverse Warning DecalOperation Warning Decal Text Before Starting Engine Features and Controls Location of Controls Features and Controls Features and Controls Features Features and Controls Features and Controls Page Perfect FIT Front Suspension Adjustments IFS Adjustment OptionsIndependent Front Suspension IFS Shock Absorber Components Adjusting Front ShockSpring Preload Changing Shock Valving Indy Select IFS Shock Suspension Performance Tips Rear SuspensionsPerfect FIT Rear Spring Tension Perfect FIT Rear Torque Arm Adjustment SKS Models Rear Torsion Spring Adjustment Xtra-12Indy Select Front Track Shock AdjustmentIndy Select Rear Shock Position Sensitive Shock PPS Optional Coil SpringsSuspension Coupling Front To Rear Coupling and the Front Rear Scissor Stop FrssRear Rear Scissor Stop Rrss Attributes Rear To Front Coupling and the Rear Rear Scissor Stop RrssWeight Transfer During Acceleration Xtra-10 and Edge Rear Rear Scissor Stop RrssXtra-12 Rear Rear Scissor Stop Rrss Handlebar Adjustment Accessories Traction Products Perfect FIT Wear Strips Page Start the Engine and Check Check Before Starting EngineCheck Throttle and Brake for Proper Operation Throttle Safety SwitchHydraulic Brakes Brake Lever TravelLever Feel Mechanical Brakes Park Brake Lever Lock Check for Proper Operation of Steering System Track InspectionCheck for Securely Latched Hood Check Surroundings to Verify Clear Operating Area Page Operation Starting a Cold Engine Manual Start Starting Your EngineStarting a Warm Engine Starting a Cold Engine Electric StartEngine Break-In Oil Injection System Variable Exhaust SystemLubrication Track Warm-Up Operation Fuel Premium Fuel Switch Fuel System Deicers Fuel Reserve CapacityLow Oil Indicator Light Low Oil Level Carburetion Engine Stop Switch Throttle Lever System What IT does Throttle Condition StoppingStarting Reverse Operation Mechanical Reverse Operation Electronic Forward Altitude SettingTowing Page Maintenance Polaris Recommended Maintenance Program Maintenance Chart Tighten idler adjusting bolt jam Mile 240 km Initial Maintenance Inspection Mile 1600 km Maintenance InspectionMile 3200 km Maintenance Inspection Additional Services Performed + + 102 LL L 104 105 Suspension Lubrication X-10, Edge Jackshaft Bearing Greasing Driveshaft Bearing GreasingCoupler Greasing WideTrak Choke and Cable Lubrication Throttle Cable LubricationChaincase Oil Level Gearcase Oil Level WideTrak Models Intake Filter Spark Plug Selection Under Hood Air Intake SystemNormal OverheatingWet Fouled Spark Plug Removal and Replacement Water Pump Belt Inspection Variable Exhaust System V.E.SPlug Cleaning Procedure Water/Sediment Trap ServiceOil Filter Fuel Filter/Fuel LinesGeneral Carburetor Information Carburetor AdjustmentsEngine Cooling Liquid Cooled Models Exhaust SystemCoolant High Temperature Indicator Light Coolant MixtureCoolant Level Recovery System Models Flushing the Cooling SystemBleeding the Cooling System Surge Tank Models Edge RMKs Drive Chain TensionHydraulic Brake Inspection Excessive Lever Travel Brake ComponentsReplenishing Brake Fluid Bleeding the Hydraulic Brake System Mechanical Brake Lever Travel Headlight Adjustment Installing the Bulb Removing Halogen Bulbs High/Low BeamRemoving Halogen Bulbs High Beam Installing the Side Bulbs Wrap Around Taillight Bulb ReplacementRemoving the Side Bulbs Electronic Reverse Belt Removal Standard Belt RemovalElectronic Reverse Belt Installation Standard Belt InstallationClutch System Drive Belt Deflection Clutch Alignment and OffsetReverse Kit Maintenance Clutch Center DistanceTorque Stop Chain Tension Accessory Reverse KitOil Level Oil ChangeTool Kit Tool Pouch ClipAlways keep the tool kit with the snowmobile Maintenance Items For Your ProtectionFall Tune-Up Track Tension Data Suspension Weight MeasurementTrack Tension If the track needs adjustmentTrack Alignment Track Lubrication Steering Inspection and Adjustment Ski Alignment 146 Skag Replacement Ski SkagsSkag Identification Hi-Fax Wear Controls and Linkage Cleaning and Preservation of Hood, Chassis, and TrimBearings Clutch and Drive SystemEngine and Carburetor Protection Electrical Connections BatteryTransporting the Snowmobile Track and SuspensionBattery Fluid Battery Removal Battery ConnectionsBattery Installation 156 Troubleshooting Problem Solution perform only one change at a time Suspension Troubleshooting12, 133″ Edge Edge RMK Xtra Lite Belt Wear/Burn Causes Solutions164 165 166 167 168 Warranty Administration Service And Warranty InformationObtaining Service and Warranty Assistance Polaris Anti-Theft SystemLimited Warranty 172 Engine Oil Coverage ConditionsCoverage Exclusions Index 177 178