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MAINTENANCE
Variable Exhaust System (VES)
Mainte nanc e of the VES is limited to a per iodic inspection and
cle aning of system compone nts. Every 1000 to 2000 miles (800-1600
km), bring the mac hine to a n author ize d Polar is dea ler to have the VES
disassembled, inspected, and cleaned.
NOTE: To ensure maximum per for man ce and minimize require d
mainte nanc e, follow the oil re c ommenda tion chart on page 55. 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
Polaris Libery l arge block
liquid-cooled engines
require inspection of t he
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). S ee your
Polaris dealer if the belt
needs to be replaced.
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