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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Chart
Item
Weekly or
before
long trip
150
miles
(240 km)
500
miles
(800 km)
1000
miles
(1600 km)
See
Page
Tighten idler adjusting bolt jam
nuts
X
98
Check spark plug condition
X
75
Inspect coolant filter, replace if
necessary
X
X
X
83
Grease ski pivots
X
X
X
70
Grease ski spindles
X
X
X
70
Grease center steering arm(s)
X
X
X
70
Lubricate steering post support
bracket and pivot (aerosol)
X
X
X
70
Check cylinder base stud torque
on all Polaris engines. (Specifica-
tion: 32 ft. lbs
±
2 ft. lbs.) (Dealer)
X
X
X
-
Grease lower steering post pivot
X
X
X
70
Flush Chaincase
X
X
73
Grease driveshaft bearing
(always perform before storage)
X
X
72
Check and drain water trap
X
X
78
Grease rear suspension pivot
shafts
X
X
71
Grease jackshaft bearing
(always perform before storage)
X
X
72
Lubricate throttle cable
X
X
72
Lubricate choke slide and cable
X
X
72
Check clutch alignment and offset
X
X
91
Check cooling system level,
specific gravity
X
X
82
Inspect oil filter and replace
X
X
79
Inspect oil line condition
X
79
Inspect fuel filter and replace
X
X
79
Check brake fluid level
X
X
87
Inspect fuel lines and replace
X
79
Inspect exhaust system for weak
or missing retaining springs
X
81
Inspect exhaust pipe for cracks or
damage
X
81
Inspect clutch sheaves for
damage, wear, belt residue
X
91
