MAINTENANCE
2.10
PRE-RIDE / DAILY
INSPECTION
Perform the following pre-ride inspection daily, and
when servicing the vehicle at each scheduled
maintenance.
S Tires - check condition and pressures
S Fuel and oil tanks - fill both tanks to their
proper level; Do not overfill oil tank
S All brakes - check operation and adjustment
(includes auxiliary brake)
S Throttle - check for free operation
S Headlight/Taillight/Brakelight - check operation
of all indicator lights and switches
S Engine stop switch - check for proper function
S Wheels - check for loose wheel nuts and axle
nuts; check to be sure axle nuts are secured by
cotter pins
S Air cleaner element - check for dirt or water;
clean or replace
S Steering - check for free operation, noting any
unusual looseness in any area
S Loose parts - visually inspect vehicle for any
damaged or loose nuts, bolts or fasteners
S Engine coolant - check for proper level at the
recovery bottle
FRONT GEARCASE
LUBRICA
TION
The gearcase lubricant level should be checked and
changed in accordance with the maintenance
schedule.
S Be sure vehicle is level before proceeding and in
PARK.
S Check vent hose to be sure it is routed properly
and unobstructed.
S The correct front gearcase lubricant to use is
Polaris Premium Demand Drive Hub Fluid.
Specified Lubricant:
Capacity:.........5.0 Oz. (150 ml.)
FRONT GEARCASE SPECIFICATIONS
Premium Demand Drive Hub Fluid
(PN 2871654)
Fill Plug Torque: 8--10 ft.lbs. (11--14 Nm)
Drain Plug Torque: 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm)
Fill plug
Make sure vent is unobstructed
Drain plug
FRONT GEARCASE
ILL. 1
11 ft.lbs.
(15 Nm)
8--10 ft.lbs.
(11--14 Nm)
To check the lubricant level:
The front lubricant level cannot be checked with a
dipstick. The gearcase must be drained and re-filled
with the proper amount of lubricant or be filled to the
bottom of the fill plug hole threads. Refer to
procedures.
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