
MAINTENANCE / TUNE UP
2.8
Chaincase Oil Level
The drive chain is continuously immersed in oil. Proper oil level is de-
termined by checking the level on the dipstick with machine placed on
a level surface. The oil level should be between the “safe” marks on
the dipstick. Add oil through dipstick opening to maintain proper level.
Use Polaris chaincase oil.
Do not overfill.
CAUTION:
Do not mix or use other types of lubricant. Excessive wear to chain,
sprockets and bearings may result.
Drive Chain Tension - Chaincase cover installed
To obtain correct chain tension:
1. Elevate rear of machine so track is off floor.
2. Rotate driven clutch counterclockwise to move all chain slack to the tensioner side. Lock the brake lever.
3. Loosen adjuster bolt jam nut.
4. Finger tighten adjuster bolt until it can no longer be adjusted by hand.
5. Back off adjuster bolt 1/4 turn.
6. Tighten jam nut while holding adjuster bolt.
7. The chain is now tensioned. Release brake lever lock.
Drive Chain Tension - Chaincase cover removed
To obtain correct chain tension:
1. Remove drain plug (F) and drain oil into a suitable container.
Dispose of properly.
2. Remove the chaincase cover.
3. While putting a slight reverse tension on the chain by turning brake disc as indicated by the arrow (A), there
should be approximately 1/4-3/8
²
(.6-1 cm) deflection on the chain at point (B). Refer to illlustration 1.
4. The chain is adjusted by loosening the adjusting bolt locknut (C) and turning adjusting bolt (D) until correct
chain deflection is obtained.
5. Lock the adjusting bolt locknut (C) while holding a wrench on the adjusting bolt (D) to prevent it from turning.
6. Reinstall the chaincase cover and drain plug. Add Polaris synthetic chaincase lubricant (PN 2871478)
through the dipstick opening to the level described above.
NOTE:
Clean the magnetic plug (E) every 500 miles (800 km) and whenever checking or changing lubricant.
A
Dipstick
B
C
D
E
Magnetic Plug
F
Ill. 1
Polaris Chaincase Lubricant
Quart PN 2871280
Gallon PN 2870464
2.5 Gallon PN 2872281
Summary of Contents for 600 EDGE RMK
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