Polaris 120 Guide

Owner's Manual
for Maintenance
and Safety
2006
Owner's Manual
for Maintenance
and Safety
2006

For your nearest Polaris dealer,
call 1-800-POLARIS
or visit www.polarisindustries.com
Polaris Sales Inc.,
2100 Hwy. 55, Medina, MN 55340
Phone [phone] Fax [phone]
Part No. 9919675
Printed in USA

WARNING
WARNING
Read, understand, and follow all of the instructions
and safety precautions in this manual and on all
product labels.
Failure to follow the safety precautions could result
in serious injury or death.
The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known
to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Snowmobile engines discharge fuel
and exhaust, which contain chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm, onto the snow on
which they operate. Keep this engine
properly tuned and avoid unnecessary
idling and spillage during fueling.

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WELCOME
Thank you for purchasing a Polaris vehicle, and welcome to our
world-wide family of Polaris owners. We proudly produce an exciting
line of utility and recreational products.
SSnowmobiles
SAll-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
SRANGER utility vehicles
SVictory motorcycles
We believe Polaris sets a standard of excellence for all utility and
recreational vehicles manufactured in the world today. Many years of
experience have gone into the engineering, design, and development of
your Polaris vehicle, making it the finest machine we’ve ever
produced.
For safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle, be sure to follow the
instructions and recommendations in this owner’s manual. Your
manual contains instructions for minor maintenance, but information
about major repairs is outlined in the Polaris Service Manual and
should be performed only by a Factory Certified Master Service Dealer
(MSD) Technician.
Your Polaris dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your
total satisfaction. Be sure to return to your dealership for all of your
service needs during, and after, the warranty period.
We also take great pride in our complete line of apparel, parts and
accessories, available through our online store at
www.purepolaris.com. Have your accessories and clothing delivered
right to your door!

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WELCOME
Dear Parents:
We believe your children should have the opportunity to enjoy The
Way Out experience along with you. We’ve provided this owner’s
manual to assist you and your children in learning about the safe
operation and care of your new Polaris snowmobile. Please review the
information in this manual with any child who may operate the
snowmobile. Help your children learn to operate the snowmobile with
safety as a top priority. Help them also learn to show respect for our
environment and for the rights of others while operating the
snowmobile. Since the operator will be a newcomer to the exciting
winter sport of snowmobiling, please be sure he/she understands this
information before riding the snowmobile. Never allow a child to
operate the snowmobile without adult supervision.
The preventive maintenance program outlined in this manual is
designed to ensure that all critical components on your child’s
snowmobile are thoroughly inspected at various intervals. For safe and
enjoyable operation of the vehicle, be sure to follow all of the
instructions and recommendations in this manual. A table of
Polaris-recommended products is provided on page 84. If you have
any questions about the snowmobile, contact a Polaris dealer for
assistance.
This Owner’s Manual contains instructions for minor maintenance, but
major repairs are covered in the Polaris Service Manual and should be
performed by a Factory Certified MSD (Master Service Dealer)
Technician.

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WELCOME
Dear Children:
Before you ride your new Polaris snowmobile, there are some
important things that you need to know. Your parents and Polaris want
you to enjoy riding your new snowmobile, and that’s why you need to
read and understand the information in your owner’s manual.
Ask your parents to explain anything you don’t understand, and pay
close attention to the warnings and instructions you read. Your safety
and the safety of others is the most important thing to think about at all
times.
As the driver of the snowmobile, you must learn how to keep yourself
and those around you safe while you’re riding. So read your manual,
and then enjoy riding your new Polaris snowmobile!

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POLARIS and POLARIS THE WAY OUT are registered trademarks of Polaris
Industries Inc.
Copyright 2005 Polaris Sales Inc. All information contained within this publication is
based on the latest product information at the time of publication. Due to constant
improvements in the design and quality of production components, some minor
discrepancies may result between the actual vehicle and the information presented in this
publication. Depictions and/or procedures in this publication are intended for reference
use only. No liability can be accepted for omissions or inaccuracies. Any reprinting or
reuse of the depictions and/or procedures contained within, whether whole or in part, is
expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
2006 120 Snowmobile Owner’s Manual P/N 9919675

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 7...............................
Important Notes for Owners and Drivers 8...........
Preservation of the Environment 9..................
Vehicle Identification Numbers 11...................
Safety 12....................................
YOUTH SECTION 17..........................
Know Your Snowmobile 17.........................
Pre-Ride Check 21................................
Riding Rules 23...................................
ADULT SECTION 27..........................
Pre-Ride Check 27................................
Operation Warnings 31............................
Component Identification 44........................
Break-In Period 46................................
Operation 48.....................................
Emission Control Information 53....................
Maintenance 54..................................
Accessories 81...................................
Troubleshooting 81................................
Specifications 82.............................
Polaris Products 84..........................
Warranty 85.................................
Maintenance Log 93..........................
Index 96.....................................

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INTRODUCTION
After reading this manual, store it in the snowmobile for convenient
reference. It should remain with the snowmobile when sold.
nThis manual contains the latest information at the time of printing.
We reserve the right to make product changes and improvements
without notice.
nThe illustrations and photos used in this manual are general
representations. Your model may differ.
nFollow the maintenance program outlined in this manual.
Preventive maintenance ensures that critical components of the
snowmobile are inspected by your dealer at specific mileage
intervals.
nA table of Polaris-recommended products for your snowmobile is
provided on page 84.
nYou and your dealer must complete the registration form included
with your snowmobile and forward it to us. This completed form
is necessary to ensure warranty coverage.
nProtect and preserve your right to ride by joining your local trail
riding clubs.
IMPORTANT
Parents should sit down with their children and read the Youth
Section with them before allowing them to use this snowmobile.
Parents must also read the Adult Section before allowing their
children to ride this snowmobile.