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MAINTENANCE
9924125 - 2013 RANGER RZR / RZR S / RZR 4 Service Manual
© Copyright 2012 Polaris Sales Inc.
GENERAL VEHICLE INSPECTION
AND MAINTENANCE
Pre-Ride / Daily Inspection
Perform the following pre-ride inspection daily, and when
servicing the vehicle at each scheduled maintenance.
• Tires - check condition and pressures
• Fuel tank - fill to proper
level
• All brakes - check operation and adjustment
• Throttle - check for free operation and closing
• Headlights/Taillights/Brakelights - also check
ope
ration of all indicator lights and switches
• Ignition switch - check for proper function
• Wheels - check for tightness of wheel nuts and
a
xle nuts; check to be sure axle nuts are secured
by cotter pins
• Air cleaner element - check for dirt; clean or
re
place
• Steering - check for free operation noting any
unu
sual looseness in any area
• Loose parts - visually inspect vehicle for any
dam
aged or loose nuts, bolts or fasteners
• Engine coolant - check for proper level at the
re
covery bottle
• Check all front and rear suspension components
fo
r wear or damage.
Frame, Nuts, Bolts, and Fasteners
Periodically inspect the torque of all fasteners in
accordance with the maintenance schedule. Check that all
cotter pins are in place. Refer to specific fastener torques
listed in each chapter.
Shift Cable Inspection / Adjustment
Shift cable adjustment may be necessary if symptoms
include:
• No AWD or gear position display on instrument
cl
uster
• Ratcheting noise on deceleration
• Inability to engage into a gear
• Excessive gear lash (noise)
• Gear selector moving out of desired range
1. Locate the shift cable in the rear LH wheel well area.
2. Inspect shift cable, clevis pin, pivot bushings, and dust
boo
t. Replace if worn or damaged.
3. If adjustment is required, loosen the lower jam nut and
pull the cab
le out of the mount to move the upper jam
nut.
4. Adjust the shift cable so there is the same amount of
ca
ble travel when shifting slightly past the detents of
HIGH (H) gear and PARK (P).
5. Thread the upper or lower jam nut as required to
o
btain proper cable adjustment.
NOTE: This procedure may require a few attempts to
obt
ain the proper adjustment.
6. Once the proper adjustment is obtained, place the
sh
ift cable and upper jam nut into the mount. Tighten
the lower jam nut against the mount.
7. Start engine and shift through all gears to ensure the
s
hift cable is properly adjusted. If transmission still
ratchets after cable adjustment, the transmission will
require service.
Shift Cable
Mount
Dust Boot
Clevis Pin
Shift Cable
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