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Engine Components

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Polaris 2003 MSX owner manual Engine Components

Contents

MSX Page We’ve created a web site, just for YOU Page Polaris Recreational Vehicles WelcomePolaris Professional Series Workmobilest Table of Contents Do Your Part Your Responsibilities Age Restrictions Maintenance Requirements Identification Numbers Signal Words and Symbols Safety Safety Decals Safety To Avoid Collisions Righting Capsized Boat Located on the engine water manifold Informational Decals Operator Guidelines Operator Safety Safety Suit/Shoes/Gloves Safe Riding GearPersonal Floatation Device Eye Protection Overloading the Watercraft Fire Safety Protective Apparel Weather and Darkness Obstacles and Shallow Water Turning and Accelerating Service and MaintenancePre-Operation Check Lifting the Watercraft Jet Pump Water Intake SafetyElectrical Shock Hazard Safe Riding Position Operator Fitness Operator AwarenessBoating Under the Influence To avoid hypothermia Vehicle ModificationsOperator Fatigue and Dehydration Hypothermia Exhaust Outlet Reverse Gate Features and Controls 911 Reverse Operation Handle Features and Controls Engine Components under seat Engine Components New Generation Instrument NGI Accessible FunctionsPrimary Functions Function Overview Instrument Operation Display Mode Check Engine Display Warnings RPM Limiter Standard Equipment AccessoriesOptional Equipment EPA Emissions Regulations EmissionsCalifornia Star Labels Two Stars Very Low Emission One Star Low EmissionThree Stars Ultra Low Emission Pre-Operation Inspection Operation What To Do Fuel Refueling Oil Ride Plate Impeller Drive Shaft Jet Pump Intake Throttle SteeringEngine and Storage Compartments Seat Loose PartsFire Extinguisher Battery Drain Plugs and Bilge HullRiding Gear Switches/Buttons Principles of Operation Engine Break-in Procedure Operation Give-way Vessel Navigational RulesRight-of-way and Give-way Stand-on Vessel Encountering Vessels RuleMeeting Vessels Crossing Paths Overtaking Vessels Fishing Vessel Right-of-Way Non-Motorized Craft Reading Buoys and Markers Avoid CollisionsLaunch Ramp Etiquette Stopping the Engine Launching the Watercraft Starting the Engine Before Starting the Engine If the Engine Doesn’t Start Boarding and Starting in Deep Water Operator Only Boarding the Watercraft Boarding With a Passenger Turning the Watercraft Reverse Operation Stopping the Watercraft Beaching the Watercraft Operating in Rough Conditions Towing a Disabled Watercraft Righting a Capsized Watercraft Operating With Passengers Daily Care Post Operation Maintenance Operation Temporary Storage Transporting The Watercraft Submerged Waterlogged Engine Anti-Corrosion Treatment Engine Water Removal Procedure General Maintenance Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance Schedule Key Periodic Maintenance Schedule Description Fuel System Hull / Deck / Steering / Controls Drive Line Steering Cable Joints and Inner WireLubrication Throttle Cable Steering Handle Pivot Shaft Seat Latch And Hooks Steering Nozzle Pivot ShaftThrottle Body And Oil Injection Pump Electrical Connections Spark Plugs Maintenance and Lubrication Hull and Deck Care Polaris Nature Oil Synthetic Lubricant OilPolaris VES II Synthetic Lubricant Polaris Premium Gold Synthetic Lubricant Fuses Steering Cable InspectionThrottle Cable Inspection Antidote BatteryBattery Maintenance and Charging Replenishing Battery Fluid Battery Removal Battery Charging Battery Storage Battery Installation Jet Pump Water Inlet Screen Salt Water and Unclean Water Care Cooling System Flushing Engine and Exhaust System Draining Extended Storage Watercraft Engine Fogging Procedure Cleaning Lubrication Engine Doesn’t Turn Over Engine TroubleshootingEngine Turns Over But Doesn’t Start Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires Possible Weak Spark Cause Solution Engine Backfires Engine Overheats Engine Pings or Knocks Engine Loses Power Unusual Noise or Vibration From Propulsion System Engine RPM is Too High With Limited Speed Oil and Lubricants Polaris Products Capacities / Dimensions Specifications Propulsion Obtaining Service and Warranty Assistance Warranty Warranty Policy Engine Oil HOW to Obtain Warranty Service Polaris Watercraft Engines California Emission Control System Limited Warranty OWNER’S Warranty Responsibilities 109 Emissions Index 111