Snowmobile Polaris 120 PRO R (2013 year). Instruction - part 17

ADULT SECTION

Maintenance

Steering Inspection

Each week, or before a long ride,
check all steering system fasten-
ers. Tighten any loose fasteners.
See the illustration for fastener
locations.

Steering Adjustment

With the handlebars in a straight
ahead position, and with vehicle
weight compressing the suspen-
sion, measure from the straight
edge of the skis at the center of the
ski mounting bolt. The measure-
ment between the skis at point X
should be 1/8” (3 mm) greater
than the measurement at point Y.

TIP: If the skis are misaligned, we rec-

ommend that your dealer make
the necessary adjustments.

ADULT SECTION

Maintenance

Handlebar Adjustment

1. Slide the handlebar pad

upward to access the
adjuster bolts. If additional
room is required, unzip one
of the handlebar pad zippers
and roll the pad to the side.

2. Remove the upper flange

nut and carriage bolt.

3. Loosen the lower flange nut

only enough so the bracket
can move freely.

4. Position the handlebar to

the desired height.

5. Reinstall the upper carriage

bolt and flange nut.

6. Torque both flange nuts to 15-17 ft. lbs. (20-23 Nm).

7. Reinstall the handlebar pad.

Lower

Nut

Upper Bolt

ADULT SECTION

Maintenance

Ski Skags

The skag is a replaceable bar
attached to the underside of
the ski. The purpose of the
skag is to assist in turning the
snowmobile and to prevent
the wearing away of the ski
caused by contact with roads
and other bare terrain.

Check skags weekly to maintain positive steering characteristics.
Replace skags when they are worn to half their original diameter.

TIP: See the dealer track studding and skag chart for recommended skags.

Skag Replacement

1. Raise and support the front of the machine so the skis are approxi-

mately 6" (15 cm) off the ground.

2. Remove the attaching nuts and pry the skag downward.

3. Remove the forward portion of the skag.

4. Reverse this procedure for new skag installation.

WARNING

Worn skis and/or skags will adversely affect handling and can cause loss of
vehicle control, which can lead to serious injury or death. Replace worn skis
and/or skags when inspection reveals wear.

Skag

ADULT SECTION

Maintenance

Lubrication Recommendations

Suspension
To maintain rider comfort and to retard wear of the pivot shafts, lubri-
cate the suspension pivot shafts with POLARIS Premium All Season
Grease several times during the season and again before summer storage
each year. Lack of lubrication will result in reduced performance and a
less comfortable riding experience.

TIP: The stars in the following illustration indicate lubrication points. A grease

gun kit complete with grease and adaptors is available to lubricate all fit-
tings on POLARIS snowmobiles. See page 82 for the part numbers of
POLARIS products.

IMPORTANT: Make it a weekly practice to check for loose bolts and
nuts on the suspension system. If any loose bolts are found on the rail be
sure to clean the threads and apply LOCTITE 262 before tightening.

Suspension Components

Torsion

Springs

Idler

Wheel

Toe Guard

Spacer

Rear Limiter Strap

Carrier

Wheel

Torsion Spring

Sleeve

Adjuster

Bolts

Slider

Rail

Rail Bumper

Front Limiter

Strap

Torque Arm

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