Snowmobile Polaris 120. Manual - part 10

 

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Snowmobile Polaris 120. Manual - part 10

 

 

36

ADULT SECTION

Operation Warnings

Driving Responsibly

As the adult, you must teach the child the proper and safe way to ride a 

snowmobile. Set boundaries and adhere to them, keeping the child's 

safety foremost in your mind. Never allow the child to operate this vehi-

cle without adult supervision.

Drive-Away from Parked

When the snowmobile has been parked for more than a few hours, espe-

cially overnight, the skis and track may freeze to the ground. Loosen the 

skis and track for the operator. You may have to apply extra throttle ini-

tially to move the snowmobile. Teach operators not to be afraid of 

applying extra throttle in this situation, but make sure they understand 

that too much throttle could cause the snowmobile to lurch forward.

Track Lubrication

Do not operate the snowmobile for more than a few minutes on ground 

surfaces that contain little or no snow. The track needs snow for lubrica-

tion, so driving in too little snow will result in excessive wear and dam-

age to the slide rail and track.

Snow and Ice Build-Up

Snow and ice buildup in the underhood area can interfere with the steer-

ing. Manually turn the skis completely to the right and to the left. If dif-

ficulty is encountered, remove any ice and snow buildup that may be 

obstructing the steering linkage.

37

ADULT SECTION

Operation Warnings

Snow Conditions

This snowmobile is designed to operate best on snow. Maneuverability 

is attained by the steering, skis, and the shifting of the driver's body 

weight. Maximum control will be attained by shifting body weight. 

Maneuverability will change for lighter operators.
If the snowmobile becomes stuck in snow, stop the engine. Clear the 

snow away from the running board area and clear away or step down the 

snow in front of the snowmobile. Restart the engine and drive out of the 

deep snow. Encourage the operator to stay on established riding areas to 

avoid getting stuck.
Ice and Hard-Packed Surfaces

Steering and braking control are substantially reduced when operating 

on hard surfaces, hard-packed snow or icy surfaces.Teach your child to 

reduce speed to maintain control in all driving conditions. If necessary, 

limit the maximum speed of the snowmobile as outlined on page 44.
If ice or slippery conditions are unavoidable, use extreme caution and 

operate at speeds no faster than a walk. The skis need snow to help the 

snowmobile make turns. On hard surfaces the snowmobile will not 

make turns easily. It may be best to stop the engine, dismount, and man-

ually move the front or rear of the snowmobile to change direction.
Never make a sharp turn on a slippery surface. The snowmobile may 

skid out of control. Teach all operators to drive only in approved areas 

within the vision of the supervising adult.

WARNING

Children must never ride on a frozen body of water. Make sure all operators 

understand that severe injury or death can result if the snowmobile and its 

rider fall through the ice.

38

ADULT SECTION

Operation Warnings

Driving on Hills

Traveling on hills is not recommended. A child may not be capable of 

maneuvering body weight as needed for operating on hills. If traveling 

on hills is unavoidable, teach your child to use extreme caution and obey 

the following proper operating procedures.

Driving Uphill

Driving uphill should be attempted only by experienced operators.
1. Stand on the running boards, keeping body weight low and forward.
2. Accelerate before the start of the climb, releasing the throttle as 

needed to prevent the track from slipping on the snow.

3. Slow down at the crest of the hill. Be prepared to avoid obstacles, 

sharp drops, or other people or vehicles that may be on the other 

side of the hill.

Driving Downhill

Drive downhill slowly. Apply just enough throttle to keep the clutch 

engaged.This will allow engine compression to help slow the machine 

and prevent the snowmobile from rolling freely downhill.

WARNING

Serious injury or death can result if the snowmobile rolls or slides downhill. If 

the snowmobile stops while the operator is driving on a hill, the operator 

should dismount on the uphill side of the vehicle. Never dismount or stand on 

the downhill side of a snowmobile.

39

ADULT SECTION

Operation Warnings

Windchill/Temperature Charts

The following information is provided to help you determine when tem-

peratures become dangerous for riding.
WINDCHILL CHART (

_

F)

WINDCHILL CHART (

_

C)

Wind 

Speed 

in 

MPH

Actual Thermometer Reading (_F)

40

35

30

25

20

15

10

5

0

-5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 -45

Equivalent Temperature (_F)

Calm 40

35

30

25

20

15

10

5

0

-5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 -45

5

36

31

25

19

13

7

1

-5 -11 -16 -22 -28 -34 -40 -46 -52 -57 -63

10

34

27

21

15

9

3

-4 -10 -16 -22 -28 -35 -41 -47 -53 -59 -66 -72

15

32

25

19

13

6

0

-7 -13 -19 -26 -32 -39 -45 -51 -58 -64 -71 -77

20

30

24

17

11

4

-2

-9 -15 -22 -29 -35 -42 -48 -55 -61 -68 -74 -81

25

29

23

16

9

3

-4 -11 -17 -24 -31 -37 -44 -51 -58 -64 -71 -78 -84

30

28

22

15

8

1

-5 -12 -19 -26 -33 -39 -46 -53 -60 -67 -73 -80 -87

35

28

21

14

7

0

-7 -14 -21 -27 -34 -41 -48 -55 -62 -69 -76 -82 -89

40

27

20

13

6

-1

-8 -15 -22 -29 -36 -43 -50 -57 -64 -71 -78 -84 -91

45

26

19

12

5

-2

-9 -16 -23 -30 -37 -44 -51 -58 -65 -72 -79 -86 -93

50

26

19

12

4

-3 -10 -17 -24 -31 -38 -45 -52 -60 -67 -74 -81 -88 -95

55

25

18

11

4

-3 -11 -18 -25 -32 -39 -46 -54 -61 -68 -75 -82 -89 -97

60

25

17

10

3

-4 -11 -19 -26 -33 -40 -48 -55 -62 -69 -76 -84 -91 -98

Frostbite in >> 30 min.

10 min.

5 min.

Wind 

Speed 

in 

KPH

Actual Thermometer Reading (_C)

5

2

-1

-4

-7 -10 -13 -16 -19 -22 -25 -28 -31 -34 -37 -40 -43 -46

Equivalent Temperature (_C)

Calm

5

2

-1

-4

-7 -10 -13 -16 -19 -22 -25 -28 -31 -34 -37 -40 -43 -46

8

3

0

-

-7 -11 -14 -18 -22 -25 -29 -32 -36 -39 -43 -46 -50 -53 -57

16

2

-2

-6 -10 -13 -17 -21 -24 -28 -32 -36 -39 -43 -47 -50 -54 -58 -62

24

1

-3

-7 -11 -15 -19 -22 -26 -30 -34 -38 -42 -45 -49 -53 -57 -61 -65

32

0

-4

-8 -12 -16 -20 -24 -28 -32 -36 -39 -43 -47 -51 -55 -59 -63 -67

40

-1

-5

-9 -13 -17 -21 -25 -29 -33 -37 -41 -45 -49 -53 -57 -61 -65 -69

48

-1

-5

-9 -13 -18 -22 -26 -30 -34 -38 -42 -46 -50 -54 -58 -62 -66 -70

56

-2

-6 -10 -14 -18 -22 -26 -31 -35 -39 -43 -47 -51 -55 -59 -64 -68 -72

64

-2

-6 -10 -15 -19 -23 -27 -31 -35 -40 -44 -48 -52 -56 -61 -65 -69 -73

72

-2

-7 -11 -15 -19 -23 -28 -32 -36 -40 -45 -49 -53 -57 -61 -66 -70 -74

80

-3

-7 -11 -15 -20 -24 -28 -33 -37 -41 -45 -50 -54 -58 -62 -67 -71 -75

88

-3

-7 -12 -16 -20 -24 -29 -33 -37 -42 -46 -50 -55 -59 -63 -67 -72 -76

96

-3

-8 -12 -16 -21 -25 -29 -34 -38 -42 -47 -51 -55 -60 -64 -68 -73 -77

Frostbite in >> 30 min.

10 min.

5 min.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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