2012 Polaris Turbo IQ LXT Owners Manual - Page 78

2012 Polaris Turbo IQ LXT Manual

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PRE-RIDE INSPECTIONS n Tip-Over Inspections In the event of a tip-over or rollover, check the oil level before operating the snowmobile. NOTICE: Failure to check the oil after a tip-over can result in serious engine damage. Always check the oil level before operating a snowmobile that has tipped over or rolled over. Inspect the foam oil breather element any time the snowmobile has been tipped onto its left side. Clean the element if oil is present. See page 102. NOTICE: Operating the snowmobile with a clogged foam oil breather element can result in severe engine damage. Always clean or replace the element as recommended. In the event of a tip-over or rollover, the engine will stop. To restart the engine, turn the key to the OFF position, then restart. WARNING! Operating a snowmobile with accident damage can result in serious injury or death. Do not operate the snowmobile if vehicle components have been damaged in a collision or tip-over. Have the snowmobile inspected by an authorized POLARIS dealer. 74

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PRE-RIDE INSPECTIONS
n
Tip-Over Inspections
In the event of a tip-over or rollover, check the oil level before operating
the snowmobile.
NOTICE:
Failure to check the oil after a tip-over can result in serious engine
damage. Always check the oil level before operating a snowmobile
that has tipped over or rolled over.
Inspect the foam oil breather element any time the snowmobile has been
tipped onto its left side. Clean the element if oil is present. See page
102.
NOTICE:
Operating the snowmobile with a clogged foam oil breather element
can result in severe engine damage. Always clean or replace the
element as recommended.
In the event of a tip-over or rollover, the engine will stop. To restart the
engine, turn the key to the OFF position, then restart.
WARNING!
Operating a snowmobile with accident damage can result in
serious injury or death. Do not operate the snowmobile if vehicle components
have been damaged in a collision or tip-over. Have the snowmobile inspected by
an authorized POLARIS dealer.