Snowmobile Polaris 550 IQ / 550 Shift (2012 year). Instruction - part 27

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WARRANTY

Warranty Coverage and Exclusions

Limitations of warranties and remedies

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE 
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PAR-
TICULAR PURPOSE) ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE ABOVE ONE YEAR 
WARRANTY PERIOD.  POLARIS FURTHER DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS WAR-
RANTIES NOT STATED IN THIS WARRANTY.  Some states do not allow limitations 
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you if 
inconsistent with controlling state law.

Promotional Warranties

Promotional warranties are sometimes offered by POLARIS. These warranties can be, 
but are not limited to:
• Two-year extended engine coverage
• Two-year powertrain coverage
• Extended service contract

If you selected any type of extended warranty coverage as part of a POLARIS retail pro-
gram, please contact any authorized POLARIS dealer for additional information.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

If your snowmobile requires warranty service, you must take it to a POLARIS dealer 
authorized to repair POLARIS snowmobiles.  When requesting warranty service you 
must present your copy of the Warranty Registration form to the dealer.  (The cost of 
transportation to and from the dealer is YOUR responsibility).  POLARIS recommends 
that you use your original selling dealer; however, you may use any POLARIS Servicing 
Dealer to perform warranty service.

Please work with your dealer to resolve any warranty issues.  Your dealer will contact 
the appropriate personnel at POLARIS if additional assistance is needed.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which 
vary from state to state.

If any of the above terms are void because of state or federal law, all other warranty 
terms will remain in effect.

Engine Oil

1.  Mixing oil brands or using non-recommended oil may cause engine damage.  We rec-
ommend the use of POLARIS engine oil.

2.  Damage resulting from the use of non-recommended lubricants may not be covered 
by warranty.

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WARRANTY

Warranty Coverage and Exclusions

Conditions and Exclusions

In order to qualify for warranty, the product must have been properly set up and tested 
by a POLARIS Dealer (if applicable). Failure of any dealer to perform the required vehi-
cle Pre-Delivery Inspection, perform all applicable service bulletins and have the con-
sumer sign the PDI form prior to delivery may void the warranty. Failure to provide 
proof of required periodic maintenance upon request may result in denial of warranty 
coverage. Use of the recommended POLARIS products for lubrication and maintenance 
as directed by the Owner's manual is highly recommended. Should a failure occur dur-
ing the warranty period resulting from the use of non-recommended products, warranty 
coverage may be denied.

Warranty does not apply to parts exposed to friction surfaces, stresses, environmental 
conditions and/or contamination. The following items are excluded from warranty con-
sideration if the failure was due to wear or not the direct result of a defect:

Skis

Ski wear rods

Tracks

Slide rails

Suspension components

Finished and unfinished surfaces

Brake components

Carburetor/Throttle body components

Seat components

Engine components

Clutches and components

Drive belts

Steering components

Hydraulic components

Batteries

Circuit breakers/Fuses

Light bulbs/Sealed beam lamps

Electronic components

Idler wheels

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WARRANTY

Warranty Coverage and Exclusions

Conditions and Exclusions

Warranty applies to the product only and does not allow for coverage of personal loss. 
Some items are considered "consumable," meaning they are considered part of normal 
maintenance or part of completing an effective repair. The following items are excluded 
from warranty coverage in the event of a warranty claim:

This warranty also excludes failures resulting from improper lubrication; improper 
engine timing; improper fuel; surface imperfections caused by external stress, heat, cold 
or contamination; operator error or abuse; improper component alignment, tension, 
adjustment or altitude compensation; failure due to snow, water, dirt or other foreign 
substance ingestion/contamination; improper maintenance; modified components; use 
of aftermarket components resulting in failure; unauthorized repairs; repairs made after 
the warranty period expires or by an unauthorized repair center; use of the product in 
competition or for commercial purposes. Warranty will not apply to any product which 
has been damaged by abuse, accident, fire or any other casualty not determined a defect 
of materials or workmanship.

Spark Plugs

Lubricants such as oil, grease, etc.

Filters

Batteries (unless defective)

Fuel

Cosmetic damage/repair

Sealants

Coolants

Hotel fees

Meals

Towing charges

Shipping/ handling fees

Mileage

Product pick-up/delivery

Rentals/Loss of product use

Loss of vacation/personal  time

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WARRANTY

Exported Vehicles

EXCEPT WHERE SPECIFICALLY REQUIRED BY LAW, THERE IS NO WAR-
RANTY OR SERVICE BULLETIN COVERAGE ON THIS VEHICLE IF IT IS SOLD 
OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY OF THE SELLING DEALER'S AUTHORIZED LOCA-
TION.

This policy does not apply to vehicles that have received authorization for export from 
POLARIS Industries. Dealers may not give authorization for export.  You should con-
sult an authorized dealer to determine this vehicle's warranty or service bulletin cover-
age if you have any questions.

This policy does not apply to vehicles registered to government officials or military per-
sonnel on assignment outside the country of the selling dealer's authorized location.

This policy does not apply to Safety Bulletins.

How to Get Service

In the Country where your vehicle was purchased:

Warranty or Service Bulletin repairs must be done by an authorized POLARIS dealer.  If 
you move or are traveling within the country where your vehicle was purchased, War-
ranty or Service Bulletin repairs may be requested from any authorized POLARIS dealer 
who sells the same line as your vehicle.

Outside the Country where your vehicle was purchased: 

If you are traveling temporarily outside the country where your vehicle was purchased, 
you should take your vehicle to an authorized POLARIS dealer.  You must show the 
dealer photo identification from the country of the selling dealer's authorized location as 
proof of residence.  Upon residence verification, the servicing dealer will be authorized 
to perform the warranty repair.