Snowmobile Polaris 550 Transport Trail Touring. Manual - part 7

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FEATURES

Some Polaris snowmobiles are equipped with special features. Operat-

ing controls and special feature controls are illustrated on this page. Not 

all models come with all special features. See your Owner's Manual 

Supplement.

1. Fuel Filler Cap

2. Ignition Switch

3. Brake Lever

4. Speedometer

5. Tachometer

6. Engine Stop Switch

7. Throttle Control

8. Hood Hold-Down Straps

9. Choke

10. Recoil Starter Handle

11. Parking Brake Lock

12. Handlebar Grip Warmer Switch

13. Thumbwarmer Switch

14. Electronic Reverse Button

15. Headlight Dimmer Switch

16. Low Oil Level Indicator (550)

17. Reverse Indicator (550)

18. High Beam Indicator (550)

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General

Representation

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550 Transport

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FEATURES

1. Front Bumper (do not use for pulling 

or dragging the snowmobile)

2. Hood

3. Headlight

4. Windshield

5. Handlebar

6. Operator Seat

7. Passenger Grab Handle

8. Passenger Seat

9. Passenger Backrest

10. Suspension

11. Track

12. Trailing Arm

13. Nosepan

14. Ski

15. Taillights

16. Rear Bumper

17. Snow Flap

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Trail Touring Shown

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FEATURES

Backrest

The backrest is adjustable for either 

operator or passenger use.

1. Loosen the upper adjustment 

knobs to raise or lower the 

backrest.

2. Loosen the lower adjustment 

knobs to move the backrest 

forward for operator use or 

rearward for passenger use. 

3. Always tighten the knobs 

securely after adjusting.

Operator/Passenger

Raise/Lower

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THE PERFECT FIT

Front Suspension Adjustments

Independent Front Suspension (IFS)

Break in the suspension for about 150 miles (240 km) before making 

any fine-tuning adjustments. 

Settings will vary from rider to rider, depending on rider weight, vehicle 

speed, riding style, and trail conditions. We recommend starting with 

factory settings and then customizing each adjustment individually to 

suit rider preference. The machine should be methodically tested, one 

change at a time, under the same conditions (trail and snow conditions, 

vehicle speed, riding position, etc.) after each adjustment until the best 

ride is achieved. 

IFS Components
1. Skis
2. Front shocks and springs
3. Rod ends
4. Trailing arms

IFS Adjustment Options
• Front shock spring preload
• Optional springs
• Toe (ski alignment) (see 

page 102)

• Camber (see your dealer)

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