3.18
MAINTENANCE
DRIVESHAFT BEARING
1. Locate the driveshaft bearing grease zerk that is located on
the flange of the bearing cover.
2. Apply a few pumps of grease into the grease zerk and
clean up any residual grease on the fitting.
REAR SUSPENSION
To maintain rider comfort and to retard wear of the pivot
shafts, the suspension pivot shafts should be lubricated with
Polaris Premium All Season Grease at 500 miles (800 km)
initially; 1000 miles (1600 km) and before summer storage
each year. The riding characteristics of the snowmobile will be
affected by lack of lubrication of these shafts.
CHAINCASE
The drive chain is continuously immersed in the chaincase oil.
Depending on the style chaincase the proper oil level is
determined by checking on the dipstick or sight glass. To get
an accurate level reading the machine must be placed on a
level surface.
DIP STICK
If your chaincase has a dip stick, the correct level will be
indicated between the “SAFE” markings. To add fluid to this
style chaincase you can add it through the dipstick hole.
The dip stick also has safety magnetic tip that catches any
metal shavings that are in the system. This magnetic tip
should be cleaned every time you check the fluid level.It is
common to see shavings during break in of a new gear(s) or
chain.
SIGHT GLASS
If your chaincase uses a sight glass, make sure that the level of
fluid is even with the mark on the glass. To add fluid to this
style chaincase, add fluid through the fill cover.
The drain plug is magnetic so that any shavings are collected
here. You should remove any shavings from this drain plug
when changing the fluid.
STEERING U JOINT
The steering U joint should be
lubricated with Polaris fogging oil
(PN 2870791). Follow the
maintenance chart at the
beginning of this chapter.
CAUTION
Do not mix or use improper types of lubricants in the
chaincase. Excessive wear to chain, sprockets and
bearings may result.
MAGNETIC END
DIP STICK
SAFE FLUID AREA
SIGHT GLASS
Apply
Fogging
Oil
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