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IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle. Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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Drive Chain Lubrication and Adjustment

Lubricate the drive chain with Polaris chain spray lube or an approved chain lube at the interval specified in the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Lubricate more often under severe use, such as in dirty or wet conditions.

IMPORTANT

Washing the drive chain with a high pressure washer or solvents can cause premature wear and chain failure. Do not use a high pressure washer or gasoline to clean the drive chain. Operating the vehicle with improper rear drive chain deflection can result in severe damage to the transmission and drive components. Always make sure the chain adjusted within the stated specifications.

  1. Loosen upper nut 1 on the chain tensioner bracket.

  2. Turn lower nut 2 clockwise in 1/2 turn increments, then turn upper nut until tight. Follow this procedure until chain is at proper tension. To check for proper tension, press the down on the middle of the chain with thumb using 100N (22 lbs) of force. Chain deflection 3 should be within specification.

    MEASUREMENT

    Chain Deflection:

    Using 100N (22 lbs) of force

    New Chain: 5 - 10 mm (3/16 - 13/32”)

    Broken In Chain: 10 - 15 mm (13/32 - 19/32”)

    NOTE

    A new chain will stretch after the vehicle is used for a period of time.

  3. Repeat these steps until chain is adjusted to desired deflection.