Snowmobile Polaris Rush (2010 year). Instruction - part 16

 

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Snowmobile Polaris Rush (2010 year). Instruction - part 16

 

 

65

OPERATION

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Oil

Low Oil Level

Always maintain the oil level between 

the “add” mark and the bottle neck. 

Do not fill the bottle neck. See page 

61 for oil recommendations.
1. Immediately stop the engine if the 

low oil indicator light comes on.

2. Open

 

the left side panel.

3. View the oil level in the oil bottle.
4. Add oil as needed before operating. 

NOTICE: Operating the snowmobile without adequate engine lubrication can 

result in serious engine damage. Always check the oil level when refu-

eling. Add oil as needed.

The oil bottle cap is vented to allow proper oil flow. See your Polaris 

dealer for recommended replacement parts.

“Add” 

Mark

66

OPERATION

n

Engine Stop Switch

Push down on the engine 

stop switch (+) to 

ground out the ignition 

and stop the engine 

quickly. Pull the switch 

up to the ON position to 

allow restarting.

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Throttle Safety Switch

The throttle safety switch is designed to stop the engine whenever all 

pressure is removed from the throttle lever and the throttle cable or 

valves do not return to the normal closed position.

WARNING! Operating the snowmobile with a faulty throttle safety switch can 

result in serious injury or death in the event of an accident. If the throttle safety 

switch does not shut off the engine during a carburetor/throttle system 

malfunction, immediately push down the engine stop switch. Do not start the 

engine again until the malfunction has been corrected by your dealer.

Test the throttle safety switch 

system daily before operation.
1. Sit on the seat.
2. Start the engine and allow it 

to idle.

3. Hold the throttle lever pin 

stationary by exerting pres-

sure on the pivot pin in the direction shown in the illustration.

4. Apply a slight amount of throttle. A properly functioning switch 

must shut down the engine.

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67

OPERATION

Throttle Lever

WARNING! An improperly functioning throttle lever may cause erratic 

snowmobile behavior and loss of control, which could result in serious injury or 

death. If the throttle lever does not work properly, DO NOT start the engine.

If the engine stops abruptly when the throttle lever is released:
1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Visually inspect the throttle cable and carburetor/throttle body to 

determine what caused the safety switch to activate.

3. Test the throttle lever by compressing and releasing it several times. 

The lever and cable must return to the idle position quickly and 

completely.

4. If the throttle lever operates properly, turn the ignition switch on and 

go through normal starting procedures.

5. If the engine doesn't start, take the snowmobile to an authorized 

Polaris dealer for service.

Excessive freeplay in the throttle cable may cause the safety switch to 

activate, preventing the engine from starting. If this occurs, return the 

snowmobile to an authorized Polaris dealer for service. 
If an emergency exists and it's necessary to start the engine, the throttle 

safety switch and engine stop switch may be disconnected from the wire 

harness. When these switches are disconnected, the ignition key switch 

must be used to shut off the engine. DO NOT continue to operate the 

snowmobile with the throttle safety switch disconnected. Return the 

snowmobile to an authorized Polaris dealer for service as soon as possi-

ble.

68

OPERATION

Emergency Stopping

The following chart lists methods for stopping the snowmobile in the 

event of an emergency. See page 66 for more information about the 

engine stop switch and throttle safety switch.

SYSTEM

WHAT IT DOES

Ignition Switch

Interrupts ignition circuit

Brake

Slows jackshaft

Engine Stop Switch

Interrupts ignition circuit

Throttle Safety Switch

Interrupts ignition circuit

Tether Switch (Option)

Interrupts ignition circuit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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