Snowmobile Polaris 340 Transport Trail Touring Deluxe (2008 year). Instruction - part 4

 

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Snowmobile Polaris 340 Transport Trail Touring Deluxe (2008 year). Instruction - part 4

 

 

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SAFETY

Operator Safety

Driving Downhill

When riding downhill, shift your weight to the rear of the machine and 

reduce your speed to a minimum. Apply just enough throttle to keep the 

clutch engaged, allowing the engine's compression to help slow the 

machine and keep it from rolling freely downhill.

WARNING

When driving on long downhill stretches, pump the brakes. Riding the brakes 

may cause the brake system to overheat, which may result in brake failure.
Excessive or repetitive use of the brakes for high speed stops will also cause 

an overheated brake system. This condition may lead to a sudden loss of 

brakes and/or fire and may result in serious injury or death.

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SAFETY

Operator Safety

Driving in Hilly Terrain

Use extra caution when operating in hilly terrain. If climbing a hill is 

unavoidable, keep your weight low and forward. If you must cross the 

face of a slope, keep your weight on the uphill side of the machine to 

maintain proper balance and avoid possible roll-over.

Slow down when reaching the crest of a hill. Be prepared to react to 

obstacles, sharp drops or other people or vehicles that may be on the 

other side of the hill.

If you're unable to continue up a hill, turn the machine downhill before 

it loses momentum. If this isn't possible, spin the track just enough to 

dig in to prevent it from rolling back down the hill. Stop the engine and 

set the parking brake (if equipped). Keeping away from the downhill 

side of the machine, pull the rear of the snowmobile around and point 

the front end and skis downhill. Remount the machine, restart the 

engine, release the parking brake, and descend the hill carefully.

Drive Belt

Do not operate the engine with the drive belt removed.

Any servicing that requires operation without a belt must be performed 

by your dealer. Operation of the engine with the belt removed may result 

in injury or damage to the engine.

Intake Silencer

Do not operate the engine with the intake silencer or filter removed.

Damage to the engine may occur if the intake silencer or filter are 

removed.

WARNING

Climbing a hill or crossing the face of a slope may result in loss of balance 

and machine roll-over, causing serious injury or death. Use caution and good 

judgement when driving in hilly terrain.

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SAFETY

Operator Safety

Clutch Guard

Do not operate the engine with the clutch guard removed.

The clutch guard is designed to protect the operator from metal parts if 

the clutch should fail. Although the chance of failure is extremely 

remote, don't defeat the purpose of the safety guard by removing it.

Clutches

Do not attempt to service the clutches.

All clutch service must be performed by your dealer. The clutch is a 

complex mechanism that rotates at high speeds. Each clutch is dynami-

cally balanced before installation. Any tampering may disrupt this preci-

sion balancing and create an unstable condition.

Cold Weather Drive-Away

Whenever your snowmobile has been parked for a length of time, espe-

cially overnight, always make sure the skis and track are loosened from 

ice and snow before attempting to drive. Apply the throttle with enough 

authority to put the machine into motion, but always operate within 

safety limits. 

Maneuverability

While much control and maneuverability is achieved through the steer-

ing system and skis, maximum control is achieved by the shifting of 

your body weight. Maneuverability will change for lighter operators or 

machines designed to carry a load.

Maintenance

Follow the recommended maintenance program beginning on page 72 

of this manual to ensure that all critical components on the snowmobile 

are thoroughly inspected by your dealer at specific mileage intervals.

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SAFETY

Operator Safety

Inadequate Snow Conditions

Moveable hood closures are included on some Polaris snowmobiles. 

They are normally left open and are located on the front upper and lower 

hood openings. If operating in deep snow or in extreme cold conditions 

(below -20_

 F), Polaris recommends closing the upper hood closure.

Since snow provides the only lubrication for the power slide suspension 

and, on liquid cooled models, cooling for the engine, adequate snow 

cover is a requirement for operation of your machine. Driving in too lit-

tle snow will result in excessive wear and damage to the slide rail, track 

and/or engine.

If the machine becomes stuck in snow, clear the running board area of 

snow, then step down the snow in front of the machine so that when the 

throttle is opened, the snowmobile will be able to climb up and over the 

snow. 

WARNING

Do not drive for prolonged periods on blacktop, gravel, or ice. Doing so could 

cause irreversible track damage and lead to serious injury.

CAUTION

When operating on icy surfaces or hard-packed snow, avoid overheating the 

slide rail and track. Lack of lubrication and cooling will cause overheating of 

the slide rail and track, resulting in premature wear and failure. If frequently 

operating in low cooling conditions, see your dealer for an optional wheel kit 

that will reduce the wear from overheating.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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