Snowmobile Polaris 600 IQ Racer (2015 year). Instruction - part 14

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POLARIS Recommended Maintenance Program

To ensure many trouble-free miles of snowmobiling enjoyment, follow 
recommended regular maintenance and perform service checks as 
outlined in this manual. Record maintenance and service in the 
Maintenance Log beginning on page 115.

The recommended maintenance schedule on your snowmobile calls for 
service and maintenance inspections at 150 miles (240 km), 500 miles 
(800 km) and 1000 miles (1600 km). These inspections should be 
performed by a qualified service technician. For continued optimum 
performance and component life, continue maintenance checks at 1000 
mile (1600 km) intervals.

All necessary replacement parts and labor incurred, with the exception 
of authorized warranty repairs, become the responsibility of the 
registered owner. If, during the course of the warranty period, part 
failures occur as a result of owner neglect in performing recommended 
regular maintenance, the cost of repairs are the responsibility of the 
owner. 

Personal safety is critical when attempting to service or make 
adjustments to your snowmobile. If you're not familiar with safe service 
or adjustment procedures and the use of tools, or if you don't feel 
comfortable performing these tasks yourself, contact an authorized 
POLARIS dealer for service.

NOTICE: Hot components can cause damage to plastic. Always make sure the 

exhaust system and engine have cooled before tipping the snowmo-
bile on its side for service or inspection.

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Periodic Maintenance Interval Table

The following chart is a guide based on average riding conditions. You 
may need to increase frequency based on riding conditions. When 
inspection reveals the need for replacement parts, always use genuine 
POLARIS parts, available from your POLARIS dealer.

I - Inspect (clean, adjust, tighten, lubricate, replace if necessary)
C - Clean

R - Replace

L - Lubricate

Item

See 

Page

Frequency

150 mi.

(240 km)

500 mi.

(800 km)

1000 mi.

(1600 km)

2000 mi.

(3200 km)

Pre-

Season

CLUTCH

Clutch Alignment Offset 
(without belt)

80

I

I

I

Drive Belt Condition

81

I

I

I

I

Clutches

80

C

C

C

Belt Tension

--

I

I

I

I

Clutch Sheaves

80

I

I

I

I

ENGINE/COOLING

Engine Mounts

--

I

I

I

I

Recoil Rope

--

I

I

I

I

Engine Mounting Plate

--

I

I

I

Engine Torque Stop

83

I

I

I

I

Cylinder Head Bolts

--

I

I

I

Cylinder Base Nuts

--

I

I

I

I

Ignition Timing BTDC

--

I

I

I

VES System

--

C

C

C

I

Coolant Level

70

I

I

I

I

I

Coolant Change

--

R - Every 5 years

Coolant Hose

--

I

I

I

I

Heat Exchangers

72

I

I

I

I

I

Coolant Circulation

--

I

I

I

Coolant Leaks

--

I

I

I

I

Spark Plug Condition

66

I

I

I

R

I

Exhaust Pipe

73

I

I

Exhaust Retaining 
Springs

73

I

I

I

I

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Periodic Maintenance Interval Table

Item

See 

Page

Frequency

150 mi.

(240 km)

500 mi.

(800 km)

1000 mi.

(1600 km)

2000 mi.

(3200 km)

Pre-

Season

BRAKES

Hose Routing

--

I

I

I

I

Hose Condition

--

I

I

I

I

Fluid Leaks

--

I

I

I

I

Brake Pads

74

I

I

I

I

Brake Disc

--

I

I

I

I

Parking Brakes

45

I

I

I

I

Brake System

44, 74

I

Brake Fluid

75

I

FUEL MANAGEMENT

Pilot Air Screws

--

I

I

I

Carburetor 
(synchronize)

69

I

I

I

Idle RPM

--

I

I

I

Throttle Lever

43

I

I

I

I

I

Throttle Cable

64

L

L

L

Choke Cable

64

L

L

L

Choke

65

I

I

I

Vent Lines

--

I

I

I

I

Throttle Position 
Sensor

--

I

I

I

Fuel Lines

69

I

I

I

I

I

Fuel Filter

69

R

R

Air Box

--

I

I

I

I

I

ELECTRICAL

Auxiliary Shut-Off 
Switch

48

I

I

I

I

I

Taillight

48

I

I

I

I

I

Brake Light

48

I

I

I

I

I

Headlight

48

I

I

I

I

I

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Periodic Maintenance Interval Table

I - Inspect (clean, adjust, tighten, lubricate, replace if necessary)
C - Clean

R - Replace

L - Lubricate

Item

See 

Page

Frequency

150 mi.

(240 km)

500 mi.

(800 km)

1000 mi.

(1600 km)

2000 mi.

(3200 km)

Pre-

Season

CHASSIS

Ski Toe Alignment

--

I

I

I

Suspension Mounting 
Bolts

--

I

I

I

I

I

Steering Fasteners

--

I

I

I

I

C

Rear Suspension 
Fasteners

--

I

I

I

I

I

Suspension Shock Oil

--

I

I

I

I

Cooling Fins and 
Shroud

--

I

I

I

I

Skags (Wear Bars)

91

I

I

I

I

I

Ski Saddle/Spindle 
Bolts

--

I

I

I

I

I

Steering Post U-Joint

63

L

L

L

L

L

Steering Arm(s)

--

L

L

L

L

I

Upper / Lower Steering 
Post Support Bracket

--

L

L

L

L

I

Drive Chain Tension

73

I

I

I

I

I

Hood Latches/Straps

47

I

I

I

I

I

Rear Wheel Idler Bolts

87

I

I

I

I

I

Idler Bolt Jam Nut

87

I

I

I

I

I

Radius Rod Bushings

--

I

Rear Suspension Pivot 
Shafts

63

L

L

L

Handlebar Centering

--

I

Tether Switch and Strap

48

I

I

I

I

I

Track Alignment

88

I

I

I

I

I

Track Tension

86

I

I

I

I

I

Front Limiter Strap

--

I

I

I

I

I

Rail Slide Condition

91

I

Chaincase Oil

65

I

I

I

R

I