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IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle. Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

Click the link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com.

Engine Break-In

Polaris recommends the use of POLARIS Blue 2-Cycle Semi-Synthetic Oil for your snowmobile, including extreme arctic conditions with a sustained temperature at or below -40° F (-40° C).

NOTICE
Use of any lubricants other than those recommended by POLARIS may cause serious engine damage. We recommend the use of POLARIS lubricants, or an equivalent product, for your vehicle.

Always follow these recommended break-in procedures for new or rebuilt engines. The first tank of fuel is considered the break-in period for the engine. Premix the first tank of fuel and fill the oil bottle with the recommended oil. Oil added to the fuel and oil injection systems will provide the necessary engine lubrication.

Initial Fuel Premix

The first tank of fuel should contain a 40:1 ratio of fuel to oil premix.
NEVER mix oil brands. Serious chemical reactions can cause injection system blockage, resulting in serious engine damage. Oils may be incompatible and the result could be sludge formation, filter blockage, and reduced cold weather flow rates. All POLARIS oils are compatible with each other.

Always premix fuel in 5 gal (19 l) increments in a separate fuel container. Never add oil directly to the fuel tank.

Fuel

POLARIS Blue 2-Cycle Semi-Synthetic Oil

Ratio

Each 5 gal (19 l)

16 oz (473 ml)

40:1

First Three Hours of Engine Use

Excessive heat build-up during the first three hours of operation will damage close-fitted engine parts. Do not operate at full throttle or high speeds for extended periods during the first three hours of use. Vary the throttle openings and vehicle speeds to reduce friction on all close-fitting machined parts, allowing them to break in slowly without damage.

Drive with extra caution during the break-in period. Perform regular checks on fluid levels, lines, and all other important areas of the snowmobile.

Parent topic: Break-In Period