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27
FEA
TURES
F
uel V
alve
The fuel valve is located under the
hood. T
urn the fuel valve of
f when-
ever the snowmobile is stored or
parked.
1.
T
urn the va
lve clockwise to turn
of
f the fuel supply
.
2.
T
u
rn the valve co
unter-clock-
wise to turn on the fuel supply
.
Adjustable Headlights
Adjust the headlight
beam by moving the
adjuster to the left or right.
ON
OFF
29
31
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
6
Introduction
7
Preservation of the Environment
8
Air Pollution
8
Safety
9
Operator Safety
10
Riding Position
11
Riding Apparel
12
Survival Preparation
13
Disabled Operators
14
Rider Capacity
14
Driver Awareness
15
Ice and Snow Build-Up
17
Driving on Slippery Surfaces
17
Driving Downhill
18
Driving in Hilly Terrain
19
Drive Belt
20
Intake Silencer
20
Inadequate Snow Conditions
21
Driving Responsibly
22
Clutch Cover Warning
24
Pressure Cap Warning
24
Safety Decals and Locations
25
Track Warning
25
Reverse Warning
26
Operation Warning
27
Features
28
Fuel Valve
30
Adjustable Headlights
30
The Perfect Fit
31
Ifs Adjustment Options
31
Front Suspension Adjustments
32
Shock Spring Preload
32
Shock Valving
33
Rear Suspension Adjustments
34
Suspension Performance Tips
35
Torsion Spring Preload
37
Suspension Coupling
39
Weight Transfer During Acceleration
41
Handlebar Position
43
Handlebar Adjustments
44
Handlebar Angle
44
Traction Products
45
Wear Strips
46
Pre-Ride Inspections Pre-Ride Checklist
47
Pre-Ride Inspections
47
Before Starting the Engine
48
Brake Lever Travel
49
Parking Brake Lever Lock
50
Recoil Rope
52
Start the Engine and Check
53
Operation
54
Starting the Engine
54
Engine Break-In
55
Oil Injection System
56
Oil Recommendations
56
Slide Rail and Track Cooling
56
Fuel System Deicers
59
Low Oil Indicator Light
60
Jetting Guidelines
62
Engine Stop Switch
63
Throttle Lever
64
Maintenance
67
Emission Control Information
68
Coolant Level
70
Drive Belt Condition
70
Item See Page
70
Recoil Rope
70
Ignition Switch
71
Taillight/Brakelight/Headlight
71
Rear Wheel Idler Bolts
72
Skags (Wear Bars)
72
Ski Spindle Bolts
72
Suspension Mounting Bolts
72
Tether Switch/Strap (Accessory)
72
Front Suspension
73
Rear Suspension
73
Throttle Cable
74
Driveshaft Bearing
74
Chaincase Oil
75
Spark Plugs
77
Spark Plug Condition
78
Oil Filter
79
Intake Filters
79
Oil Lines
79
Fuel Pump
80
Carburetor Adjustments
81
Cleaning Procedure
82
Carburetor Water/Sediment Trap
82
Cooling System
83
Flushing the Cooling System
84
Bleeding the Cooling System
85
Exhaust System
86
Drive Chain Tension
87
Brake Components
88
Brake Fluid
89
Bleeding the Hydraulic Brake System
90
Headlight Bulb Removal
91
Headlight Bulb Installation
91
Clutch System
93
Clutch Alignment Offset
93
Clutch Center Distance
93
Drive Belt Removal
94
Drive Belt Installation
95
Torque Stop
96
Track Inspection
97
Track Lubrication
98
Track Tension
99
Track Alignment/Condition
101
Steering System
102
Ski Alignment
103
Ski Skags
104
Rail Slide Condition
105
Rail Slide Wear
105
Suspension Maintenance
105
Pre-Ride Suspension Inspection
105
Cleaning and Preservation
106
Controls and Linkage
106
Clutch and Drive System
107
Electrical Connections
108
Polaris Products
109
Troubleshooting
110
Drive Belt Troubleshooting
114
Warranty
115
Limited Warranty
117
Engine Oil
118
Maintenance Log
124
Index
127
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Polaris 2008 Specifications
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Brand
Polaris
Model
2008
Category
Offroad Vehicle
Language
English
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