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Snowmobile Polaris Trail RMK (2010 year). Instruction - part 5

 

 

21

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.

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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.

23

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 engine with hood open.
Do not attempt adjustment with engine running.
Do not operate engine with this guard open.
Never run engine with drive belt removed.
Never service clutches yourself - see your dealer.

Air Box Warning

This warning decal is found under the hood on applicable models:

CAUTION
Do not operate above 40 mph with hood-to-air box foam removed 

or engine failure will result.

Passenger Warning

Your Polaris snowmobile is 

designed for a single rider only. 

A decal on the console indicates 

single rider operation:

WARNING
This vehicle is designed for 

operator only.
NO PASSENGER.

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SAFETY

Safety Decals and Locations

Track/Seat Warning

The track/seat warning decal is on the 

rear of the tunnel:

WARNING
Stay clear of track. Do not sit on seat 

back. Entanglement with the track or 

a fall from seat back may result in 

severe injury or death.

Reverse Warning

Polaris snowmobiles equipped with 

electric reverse and will have this 

decal on the console:

WARNING
Reverse operation, even at low 

speeds, can cause loss of control 

resulting in serious injury or 

death. To avoid loss of control, 

always:

• Look behind before and while 

backing up.

• Avoid sharp turns.
• Shift to or from reverse only 

when stopped.

• Apply throttle slowly.

NOTE: For more information, see Owner's Manual.
If electric reverse:

• Machine stopped and engine at idle, push yellow button on LH con-

trol to reverse. Flashing light on dash indicates reverse operation.

• Push button again to return to forward.
• Elevation setting (above 6000 feet): push and hold for longer than 5 

seconds to set. Let go of button at desired setting-fast flash for high 

elevation, slower flash for low. Setting will remain until changed.

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