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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.

Get to Know Your Mountain Snowmobile

The following information pertains to a deep snow/mountain snowmobile. This type of snowmobile is longer and narrower and has a higher center of gravity when compared to a typical trail snowmobile. These features make riding the backcountry a safer and more enjoyable experience.

The mountain snowmobile is slower, has a larger turning radius and will overturn more easily than a trail snowmobile. The skis are designed to float and provide more lift than trail skis. The track features paddles that pack and shovel snow rather than dig in and grip the snowpack.

Because POLARIS mountain snowmobiles feature tall track paddles, the rear suspension rails and sliders will sit above the snowpack on a groomed trail. Always deploy the scratchers and limit high speed operation when trail riding. Do not rely on the engine temperature gauge to determine when to deploy rail scratchers. The rail sliders and track can overheat well before the engine temperature indicates the need for more cooling.

Always practice riding your mountain snowmobile in a safe, open, flat area before attempting your first ride in mountainous terrain. This is especially important for low-elevation riders who are not accustomed to riding a snowmobile designed for deep snow.

Do not ride in mountainous terrain until you are comfortable riding and controlling your snowmobile in deep snow.

  • Practice turning, leaning and braking, both on the trail and off the trail. When you’re comfortable with these maneuvers, practice more advanced maneuvers in deep flat snow.

  • Learn techniques from more experienced riders.

  • Practice placing your feet in different locations on the floorboards to learn where your balance point is while performing turns and other maneuvers.

  • Practice traversing through deep snow, which is when you will often need to steer by leaning your body weight in the desired direction while turning the skis slightly in the opposite direction.

  • Practice using proper throttle control to maintain vehicle momentum and adequate track speed in deep snow. Everyone gets stuck at some point in time. If you know your snowmobile is becoming stuck, try to turn downhill as much as you can before the snowmobile comes to a stop.

Parent topic: Mountainous Terrain Riding