Polaris msx 150 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
2.6
2004 Four Stroke PWC Service Manual
Steering Post Removal
1. Remove handlebar cover fasteners. The grab handle
fasteners are located under the cover. If grab handle
replacement is required, remove the two fasteners as
well.
2. Disconnect the throttle cable from the throttle flipper ,
and the left--hand control wiring harness.
3. Loosen and remove the steering arm clamp retaining
bolt from the bottom of the steering post. Remove the
clamp, shim(s) and tapered bushing from the post.
4. Carefully pull the steering post assembly up and out of
the steering housing.
NOTE: The steering cable rod--end can remain connected
to the steering clamp. If the rod--end is removed, discard
the Nylok nut.
Steering Post Assembly
1. Apply lithium--based grease to the inside bore of the
upper tapered bushing and steering post.
2. Insert the post assembly into the steering housing.
3. Push down on the handlebars. V erify the strike plate
just clears the stop bolt washer and cannot be turned
past the stop bolt.
4. If strike plate hits washer , remove post and install shim
between bushing and strike plate. Repeat step 3. If
plate continues to hit washer, install second and final
shim.
5. Apply lithium--based grease to the inside bore of the
lower tapered bushing and install into steering
housing.
6. The number of shims installed on the lower section of
the post is determined by the number installed on top.
The total number of shims used to install the entire
steering post assembly equals two. (If two shims are
installed on top, then zero shims are installed on the
bottom, etc.)
7. Align slot on steering arm clamp with cutout in post.
Push clamp up against shims while pushing down on
the handlebars. Torque bolt to 8 ft.lbs. (11 Nm).
8. Verify handlebars move without resistance from left to
right and that handlebars cannot be turned past the
steering stop bolt.
9. If steering cable rod--end was removed, reinstall on top
of clamp using a new nut. Torque nut to 8 ft.lbs. (11
Nm)
10. Reconnect wiring harness and throttle cable. Verify
throttle cable freeplay is set to specifications outlined
in chapter two.
11. Reinstall the handlebar grab handle and cover
assembly.
ZERO, 1 OR 2 SHIMS
INSTALLED TO AD-
JUST STRIKE PLATE
CLEARANCE
STRIKE PLATE JUST
CLEARSSTOPBOLT
WASHER
ZERO, 1 OR 2 SHIMS
INSTALLED TO RE-
MOVE UP AND DOWN
FREEPLAY

Polaris msx 150 Specifications

General

Brand	Polaris
Model	msx 150
Category	Boat
Language	English