Content Source: 2020 550 Indy 144 Owner’s Manual (9929781 R01) > Maintenance Chapter

IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

Click the CONTENTS link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com

Hood/Side Panel

The hood and side panels of the snowmobile protect the operator from moving parts. Never operate a snowmobile with the hood or side panels open or removed. Always ensure that the hood and side panels are securely in place before starting the engine.
Image
To open a side panel, do the following:
  1. Rotate the two 1/4-turn fasteners, located at the upper edges of the side panel , counterclockwise.
  2. Release the side panel strap at the lower edge of the panel .
To remove an open side panel:
  1. Pull the panel outward to release the tabs at the lower edge of the panel.
NOTE
Removing the hood is not recommended. Any service requiring the removal of the hood should be performed by an authorized POLARIS dealer, or equivalent person.

© Copyright Polaris Industries Inc. All rights reserved.