Final Drive / Propulsion
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Dr iveshaft Lubrication
CAUTION:
Grease the drive shaft coupler, and bearing carrier any time water in the watercraft has been at or above the cou-
pler level to avoid damage to these parts. Lubricate after every 25 hours of operation (every 15 hours if operated
in salt water). See Drive Shaft Coupler lubrication below. Bonded rubber couplers - drive shaft must be removed
to grease splines. See maintenance guidelines in Maintenance Section, and refer to drive shaft removal in this
section.
Be sure to lubricate drive shaft periodically and after reassembly.
W ARNING
The plastic drive shaft shroud is designed to protect you from dangerous moving parts. In order to lubricate the
driveshaft coupler, the driveshaft shroud must be rotated. Follow the instructions below in order to avoid personal
injury.
Driveshaft Coupler / Bearing Housing Lubrication
1. Remove lanyard cord and lock plate from the engine
stop switch.
2. Remove seat. Remove battery ground (--) cable.
3. Loosen clamp holding plastic driveshaft shroud in
place and rotate it 180°³
4. Bonded rubber couplers: drive shaft must be
removed to grease splines. See maintenance
guidelines in Maintenance Section, and refer to
drive shaft removal in this section.
5. Lubricate bearing housing at grease fitting until
grease purges past the seals. Use only Polaris
Premium Marine or All Purpose grease.
Grease
Front of Craft
Coupler Shroud
Engine
Bonded Rubber Coupler
(Must remove drive shaft to grease)
Polaris Premium All Season Grease
14 oz. Tube PN 2871423
3 oz. Tube PN 2871322
Grease Gun Adaptor PN 2871174
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