Snowmobile Polaris 550 Transport Trail Touring. Manual - part 18

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Emission Control Information

Any qualified repair shop or qualified person may maintain, replace, or 

repair the emission control devices or systems on your snowmobile.

Emission Control Label

Your snowmobile is equipped at the time of sale with an emission con-

trol information (ECI) label and a factory-installed emissions informa-

tion hangtag. These items are required by U.S. Environmental 

Protection Agency regulations. The ECI label is permanently affixed to 

either the right side of the tunnel or the engine recoil cover. The ECI 

label should not be removed, even after you purchase the snowmobile. 

You may remove the factory-installed emissions information hangtag, 

which is intended solely for your use in making a purchasing decision.

Emission Control Maintenance Requirements

Your snowmobile is certified to operate on gasoline with a minimum 

octane level of 87 (R+M)/2. If your snowmobile is equipped with a 

check engine light and it comes on, you must take your snowmobile to a 

qualified dealer for diagnostic service. Specifications and adjustments 

for engine tune-ups are located in the Service Manual, which is avail-

able to your qualified service technician. Reverse (if equipped) must not 

be engaged during engine tune-ups.

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Emission Control Information

Owner's Responsibilities

Please read the Snowmobile Engine Emissions Limited Warranty, and 

read the maintenance section of your owner's manual. You are responsi-

ble for ensuring that the specified maintenance is performed. Polaris 

recommends that you contact an authorized Polaris dealer to perform 

any service that may be necessary.

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Polaris Recommended Maintenance Program

To ensure many trouble-free miles of snowmobiling enjoyment, follow 

recommended regular maintenance and perform service checks as out-

lined in this manual. Record maintenance and service in the Mainte-

nance Log beginning on page 130.

The recommended maintenance schedule on your snowmobile calls for 

service and maintenance inspections at 150 miles (240 km), 500 miles 

(800 km) and 1000 miles (1600 km). These inspections should be per-

formed by a qualified service technician. For continued optimum perfor-

mance and component life, continue maintenance checks at 1000 mile 

(1600 km) intervals.

All necessary replacement parts and labor incurred, with the exception 

of authorized warranty repairs, become the responsibility of the regis-

tered owner. If, during the course of the warranty period, part failures 

occur as a result of owner neglect in performing recommended regular 

maintenance, the cost of repairs are the responsibility of the owner. 

Personal safety is critical when attempting to service or make adjust-

ments to your snowmobile. If you're not familiar with safe service or 

adjustment procedures and the use of tools, or if you don't feel comfort-

able performing these tasks yourself, contact an authorized Polaris 

dealer for service.

CAUTION

Hot components can cause damage to plastic. Always make sure the 

exhaust system and engine have cooled before tipping the snowmobile on its 

side for service or inspection.

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Periodic Maintenance Interval Table

The following chart is a guide based on average riding conditions. You 

may need to increase frequency based on riding conditions. When 

inspection reveals the need for replacement parts, always use genuine 

Polaris parts, available from your Polaris dealer.

I - Inspect (clean, adjust, tighten, lubricate, replace if necessary)
C - Clean

R - Replace

L - Lubricate

Item

See 

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Frequency

150 mi.

(240 km)

500 mi.

(800 km)

1000 mi.

(1600 km)

2000 mi.

(3200 km)

Pre-

Season

CLUTCH

Clutch Alignment Offset 

(without belt)

91

I

I

I

Drive Belt Condition

91

I

I

I

I

Clutches (disassemble)

91

C

C

C

Belt Tension

--

I

I

I

I

Clutch Sheaves

91

I

I

I

I

ENGINE/COOLING

Engine Mounts

--

I

I

I

I

Recoil Rope

--

I

I

I

I

Engine Mounting Plate

--

I

I

I

Engine Torque Stop

95

I

I

I

I

Cylinder Head Bolts

--

I

I

I

Cylinder Base Nuts

--

I

I

I

I

Ignition Timing BTDC

--

I

I

I

Spark Plug Condition

79

I

I

I

R

I

Exhaust Pipe

85

I

I

Exhaust Retaining 

Springs

85

I

I

I

I