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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.

Click the link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com.

Pre-Season Maintenance

The chart below outlines inspection procedures that should be performed before the start of each riding season.

Air Box / Intake Ducts / Intake Tubes Inspect
Bogie / Wheel Condition / Fastener Bolts Inspect or Adjust
Brake Fluid Level / Leaks / Fluid Condition Inspect or Adjust
Brake Hose Condition / Routing Inspect or Adjust
Brake Lever Inspect or Adjust
Brake Pads / Brake Disc Inspect as needed
Controls Inspect or Adjust the following:

  • Auxiliary Shut-Off

  • Throttle Release Switch

  • Ignition Switch

  • Headlights / Brake light / Taillights

  • Hand / Thumbwarmers

  • PERC Reverse System
Coolant Level Inspect or Adjust
Cooling Hoses / Pipes Inspect or Adjust
Drive / Driven Clutch Condition Inspect or Adjust; Clean if needed
Drive Belt Condition / Ride Out Inspect or Adjust
Drive Chain Tension (If Equipped) Inspect or Adjust
Drive Clutch Bolt (Patriot Boost and 9R models only) Re-torque to 110 ft-lbs (149 N·m)
Engine Mounts Inspect or Adjust
Exhaust System / Retaining Springs / Heat Shields Inspect or Adjust
Front / Rear Suspension Mounting Bolts Inspect or Adjust
Front Limiter Strap Inspect or Adjust
Fuel / Vent Hoses Inspect or Adjust
Hood / Seat / Chassis / Engine Compartment Clean if needed
Oil Hoses Inspect or Adjust
QUICKDRIVE Belt (If Equipped) Inspect or Adjust
Rail Slide Condition Inspect or Adjust
Rear Idler Wheel Bolts / Adjuster Bolt Jam Nuts Inspect or Adjust
Recoil Handle / Rope / Function Inspect or Adjust
Shocks / Springs Inspect or Adjust
Ski Fasteners Inspect or Adjust; Clean if needed
Ski Skags Inspect or Adjust
Ski Toe Alignment / Handlebar Centering Inspect or Adjust
Spark Plugs Inspect or Adjust
Steering Fasteners / Linkage / Handlebars Inspect or Adjust
Throttle Lever / Throttle Cable Inspect or Adjust
Track Alignment / Track Tension Inspect or Adjust
Transmission Oil (If Equipped) Inspect or Adjust