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Maintenance, Exhaust system, Drive chain tension – Polaris 2009 Trail RMK User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Exhaust System

Check the exhaust system for wear or damage at approximately 1000

miles (1600 km). To inspect, allow the engine and exhaust system to

cool completely. Open the hood and inspect the muffler and pipes for

cracks or damage. Check for weak or missing retaining springs or

damper/support grommets.

Drive Chain Tension

To obtain correct chain tension:
1. Rotate the driven clutch coun-

terclockwise 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.

3. Finger tighten the adjuster

bolt until it can no longer be

adjusted by hand, then back

off 1/4 turn.

4. Tighten the jam nut while

holding the adjuster bolt.

5. The chain is now tensioned.

Release the brake lever lock.

WARNING

Hot exhaust system parts can cause serious burns. Allow adequate time for

the exhaust system to cool. Never perform this procedure with the engine

running.

Jam

Nut

Adjuster

Bolt