Maintenance – Polaris 2000 Universal Snowmobile User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Chaincase Oil Level

The drive chain is continuously immersed in oil. Proper oil level is determined by

checking the level on the dipstick (C) with machine placed on a level surface. The

oil level should be between the “safe” marks on the dipstick. Add oil through dip-

stick opening to maintain proper level. Use Polaris chaincase oil (PN 2871280).

Do not overfill.

NOTE: Clean the magnetic plug (D) every 500 miles (800 km) and whenever

checking or changing lubricant.

CAUTION:

Do not mix or use other types of lubricant. Excessive wear to chain, sprockets and

bearings will result.
It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain proper lubrication of the chaincase.

Drive Chain Tension

To obtain correct chain tension:
1. Rotate

driven

clutch

counterclockwise to move all

chain slack to the tensioner

side. Lock the brake lever lock

or have an assistant hold the

brake lever firmly.

2. Loosen the adjuster bolt jam

nut (A).

3. Finger tighten the adjuster bolt

(B) until it can no longer be

adjusted by hand.

4. Back off the adjuster bolt by 1/4

turn.

5. Tighten the jam nut while

holding the adjuster bolt.

6. The chain is now tensioned.

Release the brake lever lock.