Snowmobile Polaris Turbo IQ LXT (2014 year). Instruction - part 19

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OPERATION

Emergency Starting

1. Always wear eye protection when jump starting your vehicle.

2. Keep bystanders away from the vehicles.

3. Perform the emergency starting procedure in a well-ventilated area.

4. Position the vehicles close enough for the jumper cables to reach 

easily between the batteries, but do not allow the vehicles to touch 
each other.

5. Lock the parking brakes on both vehicles to prevent accidental 

movement.

6. Open the hood and remove the left side panel.

7. Decide which of the jumper cables will be positive (usually red or 

yellow) and which will be negative (usually black).

WARNING! Never connect a jumper cable to the fuel system or fuel lines.

8. Pull back the red plastic boot covering the positive terminal of the 

weak battery. Connect one end of the positive jumper cable to the 
positive terminal of the weak battery. 

9. Connect the other end of the positive jumper cable to the positive 

terminal of the charged battery. 

NOTICE: Make sure that the end of the negative cable by the weak battery is 

not contacting the snowmobile battery or chassis. 

10. Connect the other negative end of the jumper cable to the negative 

terminal of the charged battery. 

11. Connect the end of the negative jumper cable by the weak battery to 

the CHASSIS of the snowmobile. There may be a small spark when 
this is done, but this is normal.

NOTICE: Always be sure that the jumper cables do not interfere with the belts, 

pulleys or clutches on either vehicle.

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OPERATION

Emergency Starting

12. Make sure that the engine stop switch is in the UP position. 

13. Attempt to start the vehicle. 

14. If the engine does not turn over (crank over), wait 30 to 60 seconds 

and attempt to start the engine again. If the engine does not start, 
wait another 1 to 2 minutes and attempt to start the engine again. 

15. If the engine still does not start, try adjusting the clips on the jumper 

cable ends to ensure that they have a good electrical connections. 
Repeat step 14. 

16. If the engine still does not start, remove the jumper cables as out-

lined in step 17 and transport the snowmobile to an authorized 
POLARIS dealer for service.

17. Carefully remove the jumper cables in this order: 

A. Remove the negative end of the jumper cable from the snow-

mobile chassis.

B. Remove the negative end of the jumper cable from the 

charged battery.

C. Remove the positive end of the jumper cable from the 

charged battery.

D. Remove the positive end of the jumper cable from the weak 

battery.

18. Reinstall the left side panel.

19. Close and secure the hood.

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OPERATION

Fuel

NOTICE: Damage to the fuel pump will occur if the snowmobile is operated with 

an empty fuel tank. Do not allow the snowmobile to run out of fuel. 
Always refuel when the level is low.

For peak performance, POLARIS recommends the use of 91 octane or 
higher fuel. Although 87 octane fuel is usable, some engine perfor-
mance will be lost and fuel economy will decrease. Do not use lower 
than 87 octane fuel. Do not use fuel containing more than 10% ethanol 
(including E85).

NOTICE: Operating with obstructed fuel systems will result in serious engine 

damage. Perform maintenance as recommended.

NOTICE: Prolonged exposure to petroleum based products may damage paint. 

Always protect painted surfaces when handling fuel.

Fuel Level

The fuel symbol and the last fuel bar on the MFD gauge will blink when 
the fuel level reaches 1/8th tank. There will be approximately one gallon 
of fuel remaining. Refuel as soon as possible. Do not allow the snowmo-
bile to run out of fuel.

Fuel System Deicers

If you use non-oxygenated fuel, POLARIS recommends the regular use 
of 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 Plus. See page 141 for the part numbers of POLARIS products. 

If you use oxygenated fuel containing ethanol, additional alcohol deic-
ers or water absorbing additives should not be used.

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OPERATION

Track Warm-Up

A loose track or flying debris could cause serious injury or death. Stand clear of 
the front of the snowmobile and the moving track. Never hold the snowmobile up 
or stand behind it while warming up the track. Do not use excessive throttle dur-
ing warm-up or when the track is free-hanging. Be sure the rear support is sta-
ble.

Use of traction products such as studs, ice growsers, etc. will increase the possi-
bility of track damage and/or failure. This could cause loss of control, resulting in 
serious injury or death. Always inspect for track damage before operating the 
snowmobile.

WARNING

WARNING