Snowmobile Polaris 600 RMK / 600 PRO RMK / 800 RMK / 800 PRO RMK / 800 RMK Assault. Manual - part 4

18

SAFETY

Operator Safety

Drive Belt

Do not operate the engine with the drive belt removed.

Any servicing that requires operation without a belt must be performed 
by your dealer.

NOTICE: Operation of the engine with the belt removed may result in injury or 

damage to the engine.

Intake Silencer

Do not operate the engine with the intake silencer or filter removed.

NOTICE: Damage to the engine may occur if the intake silencer or filter are 

removed. 

Clutches

Do not attempt to service the clutches.

All clutch service must be performed by your dealer. The clutch is a 
complex mechanism that rotates at high speeds. Each clutch is dynami-
cally balanced before installation. Any tampering may disrupt this preci-
sion balancing and create an unstable condition.

Cold Weather Drive-Away

Whenever your snowmobile has been parked for a length of time, espe-
cially overnight, always make sure the skis and track are loosened from 
ice and snow before attempting to drive. Apply the throttle with enough 
authority to put the snowmobile into motion, but always operate within 
safety limits. 

Maneuverability

While much control and maneuverability is achieved through the steer-
ing system and skis, maximum control is achieved by the shifting of 
your body weight. Maneuverability will change for lighter operators or 
snowmobiles designed to carry a load.

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SAFETY

Operator Safety

Driving Responsibly

Every snowmobile handles differently, and even the most docile condi-
tions may become dangerous if operators drive improperly. If you're 
new to snowmobiling, acquaint yourself with the snowmobile and with 
what it will and won't do under various conditions. Even seasoned driv-
ers should spend some time getting the feel for a snowmobile before 
attempting ambitious maneuvers.

• A snowmobile depends on the rider's body position for proper bal-

ance in executing turns, traversing hills, etc. Always start on a 
smooth, level area to begin building your operating experience.

• Before allowing someone else to use your snowmobile, know the 

extent of their operating skills. Check to see if they've taken a snow-
mobile safety course and have an operator's certificate. For their pro-
tection, as well as yours, make sure they take a snowmobile safety 
course. Everyone can benefit from the course.

• Don't “jump” your snowmobile over large drifts or similar terrain. 

Jumping may injure your back because of spinal compression that 
could occur when the snowmobile impacts the ground. The seat and 
suspension of your snowmobile have been designed to provide pro-
tection under normal riding conditions. Your snowmobile is not 
intended for this kind of use.

• Be courteous to oncoming traffic by dimming your headlights and 

reducing your speed. 

• When traveling in a group of snowmobiles, don't tailgate (follow too 

closely). Leave enough distance between snowmobiles to provide 
ample stopping room and to provide protection from flying snow and 
debris. Allow even more distance when driving on slippery surfaces 
or when driving in darkness or other low visibility conditions. Be 
aware of any snowmobile traffic around your vehicle. Drive defen-
sively to avoid accidents.

• Remove the key from the ignition when you leave the snowmobile 

unattended.

20

SAFETY

Operator Safety

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

Km/h

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

-4

-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.

21

SAFETY

Safety Labels and Locations

Warning labels have been placed on the snowmobile for your protection. 
Read and follow the instructions of the labels and other warnings on the 
snowmobile carefully. If any of the labels depicted in this manual differ 
from the labels on your snowmobile, always read and follow the instruc-
tions of the labels on the snowmobile.

If any label becomes illegible or comes off, contact your POLARIS 
dealer to purchase a replacement. Replacement safety labels are pro-
vided by POLARIS at no charge. The part number is printed on the 
label.

Clutch Warning

This warning label is found on the oil bottle:

WARNING

Do not operate engine with 
hood or side panels open.

Do not attempt adjustment 
with engine running.

Do not operate engine with 
the clutch guard removed.

Never run engine with drive 
belt removed.

Never service clutches your-
self. See your dealer.

Pressure Cap Warning

This warning label is found on the pressure cap of applicable liquid 
cooled models:

WARNING

Do not open hot. Test or replace when changing coolant. Press 
down and turn to release cap. 13 PSI