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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 per iodic inspection 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 and minimize require d
mainte nanc e, follow the oil re c ommenda tion chart on page 51. 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
Liquid cooled RM K and
Switchback models 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). See your Polaris
dealer if the belt needs
replacement.
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