Polaris 550 IQ Shift Manuel utilisateur

Snowmobile Owner's Manual

for Maintenance and Safety

550 IQ Shift

550 IQ 136

550 IQ LXT

WARNING

Read, understand, and follow all of the instructions and safety precautions in

this manual and on all product labels.

Failure to follow the safety precautions could result in serious injury or death.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

The text is printed on 100% recycled

with 40% post-consumer waste (PCW).

For your nearest Polaris dealer,

call 1-800-POLARIS

or visit www.polarisindustries.com

Polaris Sales Inc.,

2100 Hwy. 55, Medina, MN 55340

Phone 1-888-704-5290

Part No. 9923893 Rev 01

Printed in USA

*9923893 *

WELCOME

Thank you for purchasing a POLARIS vehicle, and welcome to our

world-wide family of POLARIS enthusiasts. Be sure to visit us online at

www.polarisindustries.com for the latest news, new product introduc-

tions, upcoming events, career opportunities and more.

Here at POLARIS we proudly produce an exciting line of utility and

recreational products.

• Snowmobiles

• All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)

•RANGER®utility vehicles

• Victory Motorcycles®

• Low emission vehicles (LEVs)

We believe POLARIS sets a standard of excellence for all utility and

recreational vehicles manufactured in the world today. Many years of

experience have gone into the engineering, design, and development of

your POLARIS vehicle, making it the finest machine we've ever pro-

duced.

For safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle, be sure to follow the

instructions and recommendations in this owner's manual. Your manual

contains instructions for minor maintenance, but information about

major repairs is outlined in the POLARIS Service Manual and should be

performed only by a factory certified Master Service Dealer® (MSD)

technician.

Your POLARIS dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your

total satisfaction. Be sure to return to your dealership for all of your ser-

vice needs during, and after, the warranty period.

The following are registered trademarks of POLARIS Industries Inc.:

is based on the latest product information at the time of publication. Due to constant

improvements in the design and quality of production components, some minor discrep-

ancies may result between the actual vehicle and the information presented in this publi-

cation. Depictions and/or procedures in this publication are intended for reference use

only. No liability can be accepted for omissions or inaccuracies. Any reprinting or reuse

of the depictions and/or procedures contained within, whether whole or in part, is

expressly prohibited.

The original instructions for this vehicle are in English. Other languages are provided as

translations of the original instructions.

Printed in U.S.A.

Owner's Manual P/N 9923893

2013 550 IQ SHIFT / 550 IQ 136 / 550 IQ LXT

POLARIS® IQ® PERC®

THE WAY OUT® IQ SHIFT®

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

This section contains helpful information for owners and drivers and

illustrates the location of important identification numbers that should

be recorded in the owner's manual.

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

This section describes safe vehicle operation and identifies warning

decals and their locations.

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

This section identifies the locations of your snowmobile's controls and

features.

The Perfect Fit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

This section explains how to tailor the suspension and other features for

an optimum riding experience.

Pre-Ride Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

This section explains procedures that must be performed before riding.

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

This section explains proper engine break-in, operation of features and

general operating procedures.

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

This section defines your role, and your dealer's role, in your snowmo-

bile's regular maintenance.

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

POLARIS Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Maintenance Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

INTRODUCTION

Vehicle Identification Numbers

Record your snowmobile's identification numbers and key number in

the spaces provided. Remove the spare key and store it in a safe place.

Your key can be duplicated only by mating a POLARIS key blank with

one of your existing keys, so if both keys are lost, the ignition switch

must be replaced.

Vehicle Model Number: ___________________________________________________

Tunnel VIN (right side of the tunnel): _________________________________________

Engine Serial Number (on recoil housing): ____________________________________

Key Number: ___________________________________________________________

Important Notes for Owners and Drivers

After reading this manual, store it in the snowmobile for convenient ref-

erence. It should remain with the snowmobile when the snowmobile is

sold.

Follow the maintenance program outlined in this manual. Preventive

maintenance ensures that critical components of the snowmobile are

inspected by your dealer at specific mileage intervals.

You and your dealer must complete the registration form included with

your snowmobile and forward it to us. This completed form is neces-

sary to ensure warranty coverage.

Protect and preserve your right to ride by joining your local trail riding

clubs.

Tunnel VIN

INTRODUCTION

Preservation of the Environment

POLARIS is committed to supporting an environmental education cam-

paign. We encourage governments to adopt rigorous safety training pro-

grams that encourage protection of our environment, including wildlife

and vegetation.

Snowmobile clubs and other organizations are working together to pro-

tect our environment. Please support their efforts and operate your

snowmobile with consideration for the protection and preservation of

our environment.

Noise Level

One of the most publicized issues about snowmobiles is noise. The

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the standard-setting body for

snowmobile development, recommends that snowmobiles conform to

prescribed sound levels.

POLARIS snowmobiles are engineered to conform to these SAE stan-

dards. Our muffler systems are designed to reduce noise levels and must

not be altered or removed. The sound of your snowmobile may not be

welcome to non-snowmobilers, so you have a responsibility to operate

your snowmobile with concern for others. We do our part by manufac-

turing quieter machines; we ask your help to further reduce the impact

of noise by operating your snowmobile safely and responsibly.

Air Pollution

POLARIS engineers continuously investigate ways to reduce emission

levels of two-stroke engines. We expect our efforts to lead to the reduc-

tion of potential air pollution.

In addition to our technological research, we encourage government

agencies, manufacturers, distributors, dealers, ecologists, and other

interested parties to work together to develop data on environmental

topics.

SAFETY

Operator Safety

The following signal words and symbols appear throughout this manual

and on your vehicle. Your safety is involved when these words and sym-

bols are used. Become familiar with their meanings before reading the

manual.

The safety alert symbol indicates a potential personal injury hazard.

DANGER

A DANGER indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in

death or serious injury.

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in

minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

A NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in property damage.

The Prohibition Safety Sign indicates an action NOT to take in order

to avoid a hazard.

The Mandatory Action Sign indicates an action that NEEDS to be

taken to avoid a hazard.

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