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Snowmobile Polaris 600 IQ Touring (2010 year). Instruction - part 5

 

 

21

SAFETY

Operator Safety

Inadequate Snow Conditions

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 snowmobile. 

NOTICE: Driving in too little snow will result in excessive wear and damage to 

the slide rail, track and/or engine.

WARNING! Inadequate cooling and lubrication will lead to overheating of the 

slide rail and track, causing premature wear, damage and failure, which can 

result in serious injury. Reduce speeds and frequently drive into fresh snow to 

allow adequate cooling and polishing of the slide rail and track surfaces. Avoid 

operating for prolonged periods on ice, hard-packed surfaces or roads.

Operating in Deep Snow

If the snowmobile becomes stuck in snow, clear the running board area 

of snow, then step down the snow in front of the snowmobile so that 

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

over the snow.

22

SAFETY

Operator Safety

Driving Responsibly

Every snowmobile handles differently, and even the most docile condi-

tions may become dangerous if operators drive improperly. If you’re 

new to snowmobiling, acquaint yourself with the machine and with 

what it will and won’t do under various conditions. Even seasoned driv-

ers should spend some time getting the feel for a machine before 

attempting ambitious maneuvers.
• A snowmobile depends on the rider’s body position for proper bal-

ance in executing turns, traversing hills, etc. Always start on a 

smooth, level area to begin building your operating experience.

• Before allowing someone else to use your snowmobile, know the 

extent of their operating skills. Check to see if they’ve taken a snow-

mobile safety course and have an operator’s certificate. For their pro-

tection, as well as yours, make sure they take a snowmobile safety 

course. Everyone can benefit from the course.

• Don't "jump" your snowmobile over large drifts or similar terrain. 

Jumping may injure your back because of spinal compression that 

could occur when the snowmobile impacts the ground. The seat and 

suspension of your snowmobile have been designed to provide pro-

tection under normal riding conditions. Your snowmobile is not 

intended for this kind of use.

• Be courteous to oncoming traffic by dimming your headlights and 

reducing your speed.

• When traveling in a group of snowmobiles, don’t tailgate (follow too 

closely). Leave enough distance between snowmobiles to provide 

ample stopping room and to provide protection from flying snow and 

debris. Allow even more distance when driving on slippery surfaces 

or when driving in darkness or other low visibility conditions. Be 

aware of any snowmobile traffic around your vehicle. Drive defen-

sively to avoid accidents.

• Remove the key from the ignition when you leave the snowmobile 

unattended.

23

SAFETY

Operator Safety

Windchill/Temperature Charts

The following information is provided to help you determine when tem-

peratures become dangerous for riding.
WIND CHILL CHART (

°F)

WIND CHILL CHART (

°C)

Wind 

Speed 

in 

MPH

Actual Thermometer Reading (_F)

40

35

30

25

20

15

10

5

0

-5

-10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 -45

Equivalent Temperature (_F)

Calm

40

35

30

25

20

15

10

5

0

-5

-10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 -45

5

36

31

25

19

13

7

1

-5

-11 -16 -22 -28 -34 -40 -46 -52 -57 -63

10

34

27

21

15

9

3

-4

-10 -16 -22 -28 -35 -41 -47 -53 -59 -66 -72

15

32

25

19

13

6

0

-7

-13 -19 -26 -32 -39 -45 -51 -58 -64 -71 -77

20

30

24

17

11

4

-2

-9

-15 -22 -29 -35 -42 -48 -55 -61 -68 -74 -81

25

29

23

16

9

3

-4

-11 -17 -24 -31 -37 -44 -51 -58 -64 -71 -78 -84

30

28

22

15

8

1

-5

-12 -19 -26 -33 -39 -46 -53 -60 -67 -73 -80 -87

35

28

21

14

7

0

-7

-14 -21 -27 -34 -41 -48 -55 -62 -69 -76 -82 -89

40

27

20

13

6

-1

-8

-15 -22 -29 -36 -43 -50 -57 -64 -71 -78 -84 -91

45

26

19

12

5

-2

-9

-16 -23 -30 -37 -44 -51 -58 -65 -72 -79 -86 -93

50

26

19

12

4

-3

-10 -17 -24 -31 -38 -45 -52 -60 -67 -74 -81 -88 -95

55

25

18

11

4

-3

-11 -18 -25 -32 -39 -46 -54 -61 -68 -75 -82 -89 -97

60

25

17

10

3

-4

-11 -19 -26 -33 -40 -48 -55 -62 -69 -76 -84 -91 -98

Frostbite in >> 30 min.

10 min.

5 min.

Wind 

Speed 

in 

KPH

Actual Thermometer Reading (_C)

5

2

-1

-4

-7

-10 -13 -16 -19 -22 -25 -28 -31 -34 -37 -40 -43 -46

Equivalent Temperature (_C)

Calm

5

2

-1

-4

-7

-10 -13 -16 -19 -22 -25 -28 -31 -34 -37 -40 -43 -46

8

3

0

-4

-7

-11 -14 -18 -22 -25 -29 -32 -36 -39 -43 -46 -50 -53 -57

16

2

-2

-6

-10 -13 -17 -21 -24 -28 -32 -36 -39 -43 -47 -50 -54 -58 -62

24

1

-3

-7

-11 -15 -19 -22 -26 -30 -34 -38 -42 -45 -49 -53 -57 -61 -65

32

0

-4

-8

-12 -16 -20 -24 -28 -32 -36 -39 -43 -47 -51 -55 -59 -63 -67

40

-1

-5

-9

-13 -17 -21 -25 -29 -33 -37 -41 -45 -49 -53 -57 -61 -65 -69

48

-1

-5

-9

-13 -18 -22 -26 -30 -34 -38 -42 -46 -50 -54 -58 -62 -66 -70

56

-2

-6

-10 -14 -18 -22 -26 -31 -35 -39 -43 -47 -51 -55 -59 -64 -68 -72

64

-2

-6

-10 -15 -19 -23 -27 -31 -35 -40 -44 -48 -52 -56 -61 -65 -69 -73

72

-2

-7

-11 -15 -19 -23 -28 -32 -36 -40 -45 -49 -53 -57 -61 -66 -70 -74

80

-3

-7

-11 -15 -20 -24 -28 -33 -37 -41 -45 -50 -54 -58 -62 -67 -71 -75

88

-3

-7

-12 -16 -20 -24 -29 -33 -37 -42 -46 -50 -55 -59 -63 -67 -72 -76

96

-3

-8

-12 -16 -21 -25 -29 -34 -38 -42 -47 -51 -55 -60 -64 -68 -73 -77

Frostbite in >> 30 min.

10 min.

5 min.

24

SAFETY

Safety Decals and Locations

Warning decals have been placed on the snowmobile for your protec-

tion. Read and follow the instructions of the decals and other warnings 

on the snowmobile carefully. If any of the decals depicted in this manual 

differ from the decals on your snowmobile, always read and follow the 

instructions of the decals on the snowmobile.
If any decal becomes illegible or comes off, contact your Polaris dealer 

to purchase a replacement. Replacement safety decals are provided by 

Polaris at no charge. The part number is printed on the decal.

Clutch Cover Warning

This warning decal is found under the hood on the clutch cover:

WARNING
Do not operate with hood open.
Do not attempt adjustment with engine running.
Do not operate engine with plenum/belt guard removed.
Never run engine with drive belt removed.
Never service clutches yourself. See your dealer.

Pressure Cap Warning

This warning decal is found under the hood on the pressure cap of appli-

cable liquid cooled models:

WARNING
Do not open hot. Test or replace when changing coolant. Press 

down and turn to release cap. 13 PSI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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