Snowmobile Polaris 600 IQ Racer (2015 year). Instruction - part 12

 

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Snowmobile Polaris 600 IQ Racer (2015 year). Instruction - part 12

 

 

51

OPERATION

Break-In Period

Engine Break-In

Oil Recommendations

The only source of engine lubrication for this engine comes from 
lubrication added to the fuel. Always premix the fuel.

Never mix brands of oil. Serious chemical reactions can cause injection 
system blockage, resulting in serious engine damage. Oils may also be 
incompatible and the result could be sludge formation, filter blockage, 
and reduced cold weather flow rates. 

All POLARIS oils are compatible with each other. See page 100 for the 
part numbers of POLARIS products.

Fuel Recommendations

Always use premium non-oxygenated (92 octane) fuel in this 
snowmobile. Always premix the fuel. 

NOTICE: Using fuels with a lower than recommended octane or operating with 

obstructed fuel systems will result in serious and costly engine 
damage. Always use the recommended fuels for your machine.

Fuel Premix

Recommended Oil

600 IQ Racer

VES RACE 2-Cycle Engine Oil

Initial Tank of Fuel

Fuel

Oil

Ratio

3.5 gal (13.2 l)

16 oz. (473 ml)

28:1

Future Fuel

Fuel

Oil

Ratio

3.5 gal (13.2 l)

14 oz. (414 ml)

32:1

52

OPERATION

Break-In Period

Engine Break-In

Fuel System Deicers

When using non-oxygenated fuel, use an isopropyl-based fuel system 
deicer. Add one to two ounces per gallon (8-16 ml per liter) of gasoline 
to prevent engine damage resulting from fuel system icing and lean fuel 
mixtures. Never use deicers or additives containing methanol. 
POLARIS also recommends the use of Carbon Clean. See page 100 for 
the part numbers of POLARIS products.

TIP: When using oxygenated fuel containing ethanol, additional alcohol deicers 

or water absorbing additives should not be used.

Drive Belt Break-In

The break-in period for a new drive belt is 30 miles (48 km). During this 
time, vary the throttle position under 50% and limit full throttle use. 

New drive belts should be washed with warm, soapy water and allowed 
to air dry prior to use.

Always take time to warm up the belt and driveline prior to operating 
the snowmobile. Free the track and skis from the ground before 
engaging throttle.

53

OPERATION

Starting the Engine

CAUTION! To avoid personal injury and/or engine damage, do not operate the 
recoil pull-rope starter while the engine is running.

Starting a Cold Engine

Do not depress the throttle until the engine starts.

1. Attach the tether cord to the tether switch.

2. Pull the kill switch (shut-off switch) up to RUN.

3. Flip the choke toggle to FULL CHOKE. 

4. Grasp the starter handle and pull slowly until the recoil engages, 

then pull abruptly to start the engine.

NOTICE: Don't pull the starter rope to the fully extended position and don't allow 

it to snap back into the housing. Damage may result.

5. After the engine starts, flip the choke toggle to the OFF position. If 

the engine slows or wants to stop, use intermittent choking to the 
HALF CHOKE position.

NOTICE: Operating the vehicle immediately after cold starting could cause 

engine damage. Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes 
before operating the vehicle. If cold drive-away is attempted, the 
engine RPM may stumble slightly to protect the engine.

6. Warm up the engine before operating.

Starting a Warm Engine

1. Attach the tether cord to the tether switch.

2. Pull the kill switch (shut-off switch) up to RUN.

3. Grasp the starter handle and pull slowly until the recoil engages; 

then pull abruptly to start the engine.

4. If the engine does not start on the first pull, slightly depress the 

throttle with your left hand (no more than 1/4 inch open) and pull 
the rope with your right hand. When the engine starts, immediately 
release the throttle.

54

OPERATION

Emergency Stopping

The following chart lists methods for stopping the snowmobile in the 
event of an emergency. See page 48 for more information about the 
engine stop switch.

WARNING! Excessive or repetitive use of brakes for high speed stops will 
cause an overheated brake system. This overheated condition could cause 
sudden loss of brakes and/or fire, resulting in serious injury or death. When 
traveling on long downhill stretches, pump the brakes. Riding the brakes may 
cause the brake system to overheat and result in brake failure.

Engine Stop Switch

Push the engine stop switch 
down to ground out the ignition 
and stop the engine quickly. Pull 
the switch up to the ON position 
to allow restarting.

SYSTEM

WHAT IT DOES

THROTTLE

CONDITION

Brake

Slows jackshaft

All

Choke

Floods engine

Half throttle or less

Engine Stop Switch

Interrupts ignition circuit

All

Tether Switch

Interrupts ignition circuit

All

Stop Switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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