Polaris Ranger 500 2x4 2007, Service Manual

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2.13
MAINTENANCE
2
GENERAL VEHICLE INSPECTION
AND MAINTENANCE
Pre-Ride / Daily Inspection
Perform the following pre-ride inspection daily, and when
servicing the vehicle at each scheduled maintenance.
• Tires - check condition and pressures
• Fuel and oil tanks - fill both tanks to their proper level;
Do not overfill oil tank
• All brakes - check operation and adjustment (includes
auxiliary brake)
• Throttle - check for free operation and closing
• Headlight/Taillight/Brakelight - check operation of all
indicator lights and switches
• Engine stop switch - check for proper function
• Wheels - check for tightness of wheel nuts and axle
nuts; check to be sure axle nuts are secured by cotter
pins
• Air cleaner element - check for dirt; clean or replace
• Steering - check for free operation noting any unusual
looseness in any area
• Loose parts - visually inspect vehicle for any damaged
or loose nuts, bolts or fasteners
• Engine coolant - check for proper level at the recovery
bottle
• Check all rear suspension components for wear or
damage.
Frame, Nuts, Bolts, and Fasteners
Periodically inspect the torque of all fasteners in accordance
with the maintenance schedule. Check that all cotter pins are in
place. Refer to specific fastener torques listed in each chapter.
Shift Linkage Inspection / Adjustment
Linkage rod adjustment is necessary when symptoms include:
• No All Wheel Drive light
• Noise on deceleration
• Inability to engage a gear
• Excessive gear clash (noise)
• Shift selectors moving out of desired range
NOTE: Remove necessary components to gain
access to shift linkage cable ends (i.e. exhaust heat
shield, exhaust pipe, etc.)
1. Inspect shift linkage cable, clevis pins, and pivot bushings
and replace if worn or damaged.
2. Be sure idle speed is adjusted properly.
3. Place gear selector in neutral. Make sure the transmission
bell crank is engaged in the neutral position detents.
4. With two wrenches loosen the outside jam nut
counterclockwise. Turn the outside jam nut 1 1/2 turns.
Perform this procedure on the shift lever end, also.
5. After turning the outside jam nut 1 1/2 turns. Hold the
outside jam nut with a wrench and tighten the inside jam
nut clockwise, until it is tight against the bracket.
6. Repeat Step 4 and Step 5 until the proper adjustment is
made for the transmission cable.
Shift Cable Adjustment
Inside Jam Nut
Outside Jam Nut