Polaris 500 XC SP - Manual (Page 119)

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MAINTENANCE
Steering System
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Rail Slide Wear
For ease of inspection, all
Polaris rail slides have a
wear limit indicator groove
to indicate the minimum per-
missible slide thickness.
Replace the rail slides if they
are worn to the top of the
groove at any point along
their length. Failure to do so
may result in permanent
damage to the track or rails.
Suspension Maintenance
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Pre-Ride Suspension Inspection
Loose nuts and bolts can reduce your snowmobile's reliability and cause
needless repairs and down time. Before beginning any snowmobile trip,
a visual inspection will uncover potential problems. Check the follow-
ing items on a weekly basis or before any long trip:
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Check suspension mounting bolts for tightness.
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Check rear idler wheel bolts for tightness. See page 111.
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Check rear idler adjusting bolt locknuts for tightness.
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Check front torque arm limiter strap condition.
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Check rail slide condition.
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Check track tension. See page 110.
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Lubricate all rear suspension components. See page 78.
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Check ski runner/skag condition. See page 43.
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Check ski spindle bolts for tightness.
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Check tie rod end nuts for tightness.
Replace when
worn to top of
groove
Minimum
Thickness