Polaris Offroad Vehicle - Manual (Page 93)

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MAINTENANCE
Lubrication Recommendations
14. Front A Arm
Pivot Shaft
Grease**∆ Locate fitting on pivot shaft and
grease with grease gun.
Every 3
months or 50
hours
15. Counter Bal-
ance Housing
(400)
SAE 10/30 Check level on dipstick and add oil as
necessary. Change annually. To
change oil see page 117.
Check month-
ly and change
annually
16. Output Shaft
Support Bearing
Grease ** Locate fitting on bearing and grease
with a grease gun.
Monthly or at
20 hours
17. Steering Post
Bushings
Grease** Locate fittings on steering post and
grease with grease gun.
Every 3
months or 50
hours
18. Rear Axle
Bearing
Grease** Locate fittings and grease Every 3
months or 50
hours
19. Swing Arm
Bushings
Grease** Locate fittings on swing arm and
grease with grease gun.
Monthly or at
20 hours
20. Chain Ad-
justers (Center
and Front Eccen-
trics)
Grease** Locate fitting on center eccentric and
grease. Locate fitting on front eccen-
tric (side opposite chain) and grease.
Every 3
months or 50
hours
21. Upper Control
Arms
Grease**∆ Locate fittings and grease Semi-annually
22. Lower Control
Arms
Grease**∆ Locate fittings and grease Semi-annually
23. Rear Wheel
Hub Bearing Car-
rier
Grease**∆ Locate fitting and grease Semi-annually
24. Rear Anti-Roll
Bar
Grease Semi-annually
25. Tie Rod Ends Grease** Remove bolt above inner tie rod boot.
Lift boot. Clean away dirt and grease.
Apply fresh grease by hand and reas-
semble. On models equipped with
grease fitting, locate outer tie rod fit-
ting and grease with grease gun.
Every 3
months or 50
hours
* More often under severe use, such as wet or dusty conditions.
**Polaris Premium all Season Grease or grease conforming to NLGI No. 2, such as
Conoco Superlube M or Mobilegrease Special.
+ Grease every 500 miles, or after submerging in water or before long periods of storage or
after pressure washing. Always use Polaris Premium U-Joint Lube for maximum service of
these driveline components (PN 2871515 3 oz.)(PN 2871551 14 oz.).
∆ When suspension action becomes stiff or after washing.
NOTE: Hours are based on 10 mph average.