MAINTENANCE
2.6
LUBRICATION
9. Steering Post
8. Tie Rod End
6. Ball Joint
7. Front A-Arm
Pivot Shaft
5. Front
Wheel
Bearings
D
10. Rear Axle Bearings
11. Swing Arm
Bushings
Ill.
#
Item Lube Rec. Method Frequency*
5 Front Wheel Bear-
ings
Sealed; Replace Inspect and replace bearings if necessary Annually ©
6 Ball Joint Polaris All Season
Grease¢
Locate grease fitting on back side of struts and
grease with grease gun.
Semi-annually
¡
7 Front A-Arm Pivot
Shaft
Polaris All Season
Grease¢
Locate grease fitting on pivot shaft and grease with
grease gun.
Semi-annually
¡
8 Tie Rod Ends Polaris All Season
Grease¢
Lift boot. Clean away dirt and grease. Apply fresh
grease by hand and reassemble.
Semi-annually
¡
9 Steering Post Bush-
ings
All Season
Grease¢
Locate fittings on upper and lower steering post and
grease with grease gun.
Semi-annually
¡
10 Rear Axle Bearings Polaris All Season
Grease¢
Locate grease fitting on eccentric and grease with
grease gun.
Semi-annually
¡
11 Swing Arm Bush-
ings
Polaris All Season
Grease¢
Locate grease fitting on swing arm and grease with
grease gun.
Semi-annually
¡
* More often under severe use, such as operated in water or under severe loads.
¡ Semi-annually or 50 hours of operation (refer to Maintenance Schedule for additional information)
© Annually or 100 hours of operation (refer to Maintenance Schedule for additional information)
¢ Grease conforming to NLGI No. 2, such as Polaris Premium All Season Grease, Conoco Superlube M or
Mobilegrease Special