MAINTENANCE
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5. Check for leaks.
Oil Change
1. Remove the drain plug (C). Drain the oil into an appropriate
container. Discard used oil properly
2. Clean and reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing
washer. Torque to specification.
3. Remove the check plug (A).
4. Remove the fill plug (B) and add a pre-measured amount of
Polaris Angle Drive Fluid. The fluid should not be above
the bottom of the check plug (A) threads.
5. Reinstall the fill plug (B) and check plug (A). Torque to
specification.
6. Check for leaks.
LUBRICATION / GREASE POINTS
There are grease zerks rear lower control arm inner pivots,
lower rear bearing carrier pivots, and the prop shaft. Apply
grease until it is visible on the ends of the pivot points.
THROTTLE OPERATION - ALL MODELS
Check for smooth throttle opening and closing in all handlebar
positions. Throttle lever operation should be smooth and lever
must return freely without binding.
1. Place the gear selector in neutral.
2. Set parking brake.
3. Start the engine and let it idle.
4. Turn handlebars from full right to full left. If idle speed
increases at any point in the turning range, inspect throttle
cable routing and condition. If cable is routed properly and
in good condition, repeat adjustment procedure.
5. Replace the throttle cable if worn, kinked, or damaged.
CHOKE (ENRICHER) ADJUSTMENT
Verify free play of 1/16-3/16” (1.6-4.76 mm) and smooth
operation of choke cable.Adjustments to the freeplay can be
made by loosening the choke cable adjustment in or out to gain
the desired freeplay.
If smooth choke operation is not obtainable, inspect choke
cable for kinks or sharp bends in routing.
CARBURETOR DRAINING
The carburetor float bowl should be drained periodically to
remove moisture or sediment from the bowl, or before extended
periods of storage.
NOTE: The bowl drain screw is located on the bottom left
side of the float bowl.
1. Turn fuel valve to the OFF position.
2. Place a clean container beneath the bowl drain spigot or
bowl drain hose.
3. Turn drain screw out two turns and allow fuel in the float
bowl and fuel line to drain completely.
4. Inspect the drained fuel for water or sediment.
5. Tighten drain screw.
6. Turn fuel valve to “ON”.
7. Start machine and check for leaks.
NOTE: All tubes attached to the carburetor must be
check for pinching or blockage, as this will effect engine
performance
CHOKE
Drain Screw
Drain tube
attached
here
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