71
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Chart
Item Weekly or
before
long trip
150
miles
(240 km
500
miles
(800 km)
1000
miles
(1600 km)
See
Page
Tighten idler adjusting bolt jam
nuts
X 101
Check spark plug condition X 79
Inspect coolant filter, replace if
necessary
X X X 88
Grease ski pivots X X X 74
Grease ski spindles X X X 74
Grease center steering arm(s) X X X 74
Lubricate steering post support
bracket and pivot (aerosol)
X X X 74
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 74
Grease driveshaft bearing
(alway s perform before storage)
X X 76
Check and drain water trap X X 82
Grease rear suspension pivot
shafts
X X 75
Grease jackshaft bearing
(alway s perform before storage)
X X 76
Lubricate throttle cable X X 76
Lubricate choke slide and cable X X 76
Check clutch alignment and offset X X 96
Check cooling system level,
specific gravity
X X 86
Inspect oil line condition X 83
Inspect fuel filter and replace X X 83
Check brake fluid level X X 92
Inspect fuel lines and replace X 83
Inspect exhaust system forweak
or missing retaining springs
X 85
Inspect exhaust pipe for cracks or
damage
X 85
Inspect clutch sheaves for
damage, wear, belt residue
X 96
