2016 Polaris 550 WIDETRAK LX Owners Manual - Page 34

2016 Polaris 550 WIDETRAK LX Manual

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FEATURES Shift Lever For normal operation, place the transmission in high gear. Whenever towing or operating with a heavy load, place the transmission in low gear. See page 68. When operating in low gear, vehicle speed will be limited to protect the drive train. Shift Lever Cargo Rack Always secure cargo before operating. Do not exceed the rack weight limit specified on the cargo rack label. Do not allow a passenger to sit on the seat back or the cargo rack. Whenever towing or operating with a heavy load, place the transmission in low gear. See page 68. NOTICE: When operating in low gear, never exceed 25 MPH (40 km/h). Serious engine damage may occur. Fuel Valve The fuel valve is located under the hood. Turn the fuel valve off whenever the snowmobile is stored or parked. 1. Turn the valve clockwise to turn off the fuel supply. 2. Turn the valve counterclockwise to turn on the fuel supply. OFF ON 32

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FEATURES
Shift Lever
For normal operation, place the
transmission in high gear. Whenever
towing or operating with a heavy load,
place the transmission in low gear. See
page 68. When operating in low gear,
vehicle speed will be limited to protect
the drive train.
Cargo Rack
Always secure cargo before operating.
Do not exceed the rack weight limit specified on the cargo rack label.
Do not allow a passenger to sit on the seat back or the cargo rack.
Whenever towing or operating with a heavy load, place the transmission
in low gear. See page 68.
NOTICE:
When operating in low gear, never exceed 25 MPH (40 km/h). Serious
engine damage may occur.
Fuel Valve
The fuel valve is located under
the hood. Turn the fuel valve
off whenever the snowmobile
is stored or parked.
1.
Turn the valve clockwise to
turn off the fuel supply.
2.
Turn the valve counter-
clockwise to turn on the
fuel supply.
Shift
Lever
ON
OFF