Snowmobile Polaris 600 RMK / 600 PRO RMK / 800 RMK / 800 PRO RMK / 800 RMK Assault. Manual - part 27

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MAINTENANCE

Fall Tune-Up

For maximum performance, arrange for a fall service tune-up with your 
POLARIS dealer. His experienced and trained service technician will 
keep your snowmobile in peak operating condition.

Transporting the Snowmobile

Whenever the snowmobile is transported:

1. Be sure the fuel cap and oil cap are installed correctly.

2. Tie the snowmobile to the transporting unit securely using suitable 

straps.

3. Remove the ignition key to prevent loss.

Extended Storage

Off-season or extended storage of your snowmobile requires preventive 
measures to aid against deterioration and to prolong the useful life of 
many components. See page 116 for the part numbers of POLARIS 
products. 

Cleaning and Preservation

Proper storage starts with cleaning, washing, and waxing the hood, side 
panels, chassis, and plastic parts. Wipe down remaining surfaces with a 
damp cloth. Clean and touch up with paint any rusted or previously 
painted surfaces. Be sure that corrosive salt and acids are removed from 
surfaces before beginning preservation with waxes and rust inhibitors 
(grease, oil or paint).

The snowmobile should be stored in a dry garage or shed, out of direct 
sunlight, and covered with a fabric snowmobile cover. Plastic tarp may 
cause condensation to form and damage snowmobile components.

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MAINTENANCE

Extended Storage

Controls and Linkage

Lubricate all bushings and cables as outlined in the Periodic Mainte-
nance Table beginning on page 78.

Clutch and Drive System

Remove the drive belt and store in a cool dry location. Do not lubricate 
clutch components, except the driven clutch shaft bushing as outlined in 
the Master Repair Manual. See your dealer.

Engine Protection

Proper preparation of the engine and fuel system is vital to the preven-
tion of rust and corrosion on precision engine parts during storage. 
Whenever the snowmobile is stored for a period of more than 60 days, 
the engine must be fogged with fogging oil. Follow the engine fogging 
instructions provided on the container.

Always add Premium Carbon Clean or a fuel conditioner/stabilizer to 
the fuel tank. Follow the instructions on the container, running the 
engine for five minutes to get additives through the entire fuel system. 
Top off with fresh fuel. Do not allow the snowmobile to run out of fuel.

Electrical Connections

Replace worn or frayed electrical wire and connectors. Be sure wiring 
harness is properly secured away from sharp edges, steering linkage, 
moving parts, and hot exhaust parts.

Track and Suspension

Moderate track tension should be maintained during summer storage. 
The snowmobile should be supported off the ground to allow the track 
to hang freely.

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SPECIFICATIONS

600 RMK / 600 PRO RMK

Capacities and Dimensions

Body Style

PRO-RIDE

Rider Capacity

1

Coolant Capacity

6 qts. (5.7 l) (RMK 144)
6.3 qts. (6.0 l) (RMK 155)
5.3 qts. (5.0 l) (PRO RMK 155)

Chaincase Oil Capacity

9 oz. (266.2 ml) (600 RMK)
N/A (600 PRO RMK)

Fuel Tank Capacity

11.5 gal. (43.5 l)

Gearcase Oil Capacity (oz./ml)

N/A

Oil Capacity (qts./l)

3 qts. (2.8 l)

Height

51 inches (130 cm)

Length

125 inches (318 cm) (RMK 144)
129 inches (328 cm) (RMK 155 / PRO RMK 155)

Designed Width (in./cm)

46.5 inches (118 cm)

Brake Type

Hayes Phantom/Phantom Lite

Drive Clutch Center Distance 

11.5 inches (29 cm)

Drive Belt P/N

3211115

Clutch Type

P-85

Reverse Transmission

Electronic Reverse

Engine and Cooling

Engine

S4505-6044-OA6G

Displacement

599 cc

Cylinders

2

Bore x Stroke (mm)

77.25 x 64

Alternator Output

400 watt

Throttle Body

Mikuni

Oil Injection

VES

Throttle Body Bore Size

46 mm

Idle RPM

1700 +/- 200

Cooling

Liquid

Ignition Type

Digital

Ignition Timing

18° @ idle 1700 RPM w/120°F (49°C) water temp

Spark Plug / Gap

BPR 9ES /.027 inches (0.7 mm)

Recommended Fuel Octane

91

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SPECIFICATIONS

600 RMK 144 / 600 RMK 155

600 PRO RMK 155

Clutching Chart

ALTITUDE

Meters 

(Feet)

Drive Clutch 

Shift Weight

Drive Clutch 

Spring

Driven Clutch 

Spring

Driven 

Helix

Chaincase 

Gearing/

Pitch

*Shaded cells indicate factory settings.

0-450

(0-1500)

10-64

(1321585)

Black/Green

(7042083)

LH BLK PUR

TEAM LW

(7043363)

(56/42/.36)

LW ER

(5135403)

20:42

72 Pitch

450-900

(1500-3000)

10-62

(1321586)

Black/Green

(7042083)

LH BLK PUR

TEAM LW

(7043363)

(56/42/.36)

LW ER

(5135403)

20:42

72 Pitch

900-1500

(3000-5000)

10-60

(1321587)

Black/Green

(7042083)

LH BLK PUR

TEAM LW

(7043363)

(56/42/.36)

LW ER

(5135403)

20:42

72 Pitch

1500-2100

(5000-7000)

10-58

(1321588)

Black/Green

(7042083)

LH BLK PUR

TEAM LW

(7043363)

(56/42/.36)

LW ER

(5135403)

20:42

72 Pitch

2100-2700

(7000-9000)

10-56

(1321684)

Black/Green

(7042083)

LH BLK PUR

TEAM LW

(7043363)

(56/42/.36)

LW ER

(5135403)

20:42

72 Pitch

2700-3350

(9000-11000)

10-54

(1321685)

Black/Green

(7042083)

LH BLK PUR

TEAM LW

(7043363)

(56/42/.36)

LW ER

(5135403)

20:42

72 Pitch

Clutching Chart

ALTITUDE

Meters 

(Feet)

Drive Clutch 

Shift Weight

Drive Clutch 

Spring

Driven Clutch 

Spring

Driven 

Helix

QUICKDRIVE

Gearing/

Pitch

*Shaded cells indicate factory settings.

0-450

(0-1500)

10-64

(1321585)

Black/Green

(7042083)

LH BLK PUR

TEAM LW

(7043363)

(56/42/.36)

LW ER

(5135403)

21:44

68 Pitch

450-900

(1500-3000)

10-62

(1321586)

Black/Green

(7042083)

LH BLK PUR

TEAM LW

(7043363)

(56/42/.36)

LW ER

(5135403)

21:44

68 Pitch

900-1500

(3000-5000)

10-60

(1321587)

Black/Green

(7042083)

LH BLK PUR

TEAM LW

(7043363)

(56/42/.36)

LW ER

(5135403)

21:44

68 Pitch

1500-2100

(5000-7000)

10-58

(1321588)

Black/Green

(7042083)

LH BLK PUR

TEAM LW

(7043363)

(56/42/.36)

LW ER

(5135403)

21:44

68 Pitch

2100-2700

(7000-9000)

10-56

(1321684)

Black/Green

(7042083)

LH BLK PUR

TEAM LW

(7043363)

(56/42/.36)

LW ER

(5135403)

21:44

68 Pitch

2700-3350

(9000-11000)

10-54

(1321685)

Black/Green

(7042083)

LH BLK PUR

TEAM LW

(7043363)

(56/42/.36)

LW ER

(5135403)

21:44

68 Pitch