Pre-Season Maintenance
The chart below outlines inspection procedures that should be performed before the start of each riding season.
Air Box | Inspect or Adjust |
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 or Adjust |
Chaincase Oil (If Equipped) | Inspect or Adjust |
Clutch Alignment / Offset | Inspect or Adjust |
Controls | Inspect or Adjust the following:
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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 models only) | Re-torque to 110 ft-lbs (149 N·m) |
Engine Mounts | Inspect or Adjust |
Exhaust Pipe / Retaining Springs | 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; Lubricate if needed |
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 |