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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)
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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 d riveshaft bearin g
(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