2016 Polaris 600 IQ WideTrak Owners Manual - Page 22

SAFETY Operator Safety Drive Belt Do not operate the engine with the drive belt removed. CAUTION! Operation of the engine with the belt removed may result in personal injury or damage to the engine. Any servicing that requires operation without a belt must be performed by your dealer. Intake Silencer Do not operate the engine with the intake silencer or filter removed. NOTICE: Damage to the engine may occur if the intake silencer or filter are removed. Clutches Do not attempt to service the clutches. All clutch service must be performed by your dealer. The clutch is a complex mechanism that rotates at high speeds. Each clutch is dynamically balanced before installation. Any tampering may disrupt this precision balancing and create an unstable condition. Cold Weather Drive-Away Whenever your snowmobile has been parked for a length of time, especially overnight, always make sure the skis and track are loosened from ice and snow before attempting to drive. Warm the drive belt by allowing the engine to idle in neutral for several minutes. Apply the throttle with enough authority to put the snowmobile into motion, but always operate within safety limits and, on 2-up machines, with respect for a passenger. If the snowmobile is carrying a load and is equipped with a high/low transmission, drive in low gear the first several feet, then stop and shift to high gear. Maneuverability While much control and maneuverability is achieved through the steering system and skis, maximum control is achieved by the shifting of your body weight. Maneuverability will change for lighter operators or snowmobiles designed to carry a load or a passenger. 20