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MAINTENANCE
General Maintenance
Variable Exhaust System (V.E.S.)
Mainte na nce of the V.E.S. is limited to a periodic inspec tion and
cle aning of system components. Every 1000 to 2000 miles, bring the
machine to an authorized Polaris dealer to have the V.E.S.
disassembled, inspected, and cleaned.
NOTE: To ensure maximum per for man ce an d minimize re quir ed
mainte nanc e, follow the oil re comme ndation char t on page 77. The
use of other lubric ants may ca use improper func tion of the valve mech-
anism and incre a se the fre quenc y of require d clea ning due to exce ssive
build-up of ca rbon deposits.
Water Pump Belt Inspection
Some liquid cooled models
require inspection of the
water pump belt at 1500
miles (2400 km). Inspect
belt width (A) and
condition, and replace if
cracked or worn past the
width service limit (.250″ /
6.35mm). New belt width
is approximately .345″
(8.75 mm). See your
Polaris dealer if the belt
needs to be replaced.
A