Snowmobile Polaris 340 Edge / 550 LX (2008 year). Instruction - part 18

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Periodic Maintenance Interval Table

Item

See 

Page

Frequency

150 mi.

(240 km)

500 mi.

(800 km)

1000 mi.

(1600 km)

2000 mi.

(3200 km)

Pre-

Season

BRAKES

Hose Routing

--

I

I

I

I

Hose Condition

--

I

I

I

I

Fluid Leaks

--

I

I

I

I

Brake Pads

85

I

I

I

I

Brake Disc

--

I

I

I

I

Parking Brakes

48

I

I

I

I

Brake System

47, 85

I

Brake Fluid

86

R

FUEL MANAGEMENT

Pilot Air Screws

--

I

I

I

Carburetor 
(synchronize)

83

I

I

I

Idle RPM

--

I

I

I

Throttle Lever

46

I

I

I

I

I

Oil Pump Lever 
(synchronize)

--

I

I

I

Throttle Cable

76

L

L

L

Choke Cable

76

L

L

L

Choke

76

I

I

I

Vent Lines

--

I

I

I

I

Fuel Lines

81

I

I

I

I

I

Oil Lines

--

I

I

I

Air Box

--

I

I

I

I

I

Drain and Water Traps

82

I

I

I

ELECTRICAL

Auxiliary Shut-Off 

Switch

51

I

I

I

I

I

Throttle Safety Switch

61

I

I

I

I

I

Ignition Switch

--

I

I

I

I

I

Taillight

51

I

I

I

I

I

Brakelight

51

I

I

I

I

I

Headlight

51

I

I

I

I

I

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Periodic Maintenance Interval Table

I - Inspect (clean, adjust, tighten, lubricate, replace if necessary)
C - Clean

R - Replace

L - Lubricate

Item

See 

Page

Frequency

150 mi.

(240 km)

500 mi.

(800 km)

1000 mi.

(1600 km)

2000 mi.

(3200 km)

Pre-

Season

CHASSIS

Ski Toe Alignment

--

I

I

I

Suspension Mounting 

Bolts

--

I

I

I

I

I

Steering Fasteners

--

I

I

I

I

C

Rear Suspension Fas-

teners

--

I

I

I

I

I

Suspension Shock Oil

--

I

I

I

I

Cooling Fins and 

Shroud

--

I

I

I

I

Drive Shaft Bearing

76

L

L

L

I

Skags (Wear Bars)

43

I

I

I

I

I

Ski Saddle/Spindle 

Bolts

--

I

I

I

I

I

Ski Pivots

74

L

L

L

L

I

Ski Spindle

74

L

L

L

L

I

Steering Arm(s)

--

I

Upper / Lower Steering 

Post Support Bracket

74

L

L

L

L

I

Drive Chain Tension

84

I

I

I

I

I

Hood Latches

50

I

I

I

I

I

Battery Fluid Level

109

I

I

I

I

I

Rear Wheel Idler Bolts

99

I

I

I

I

I

Idler Bolt Jam Nut

99

I

I

I

I

I

Rear Suspension Pivot 

Shafts

74

L

L

L

Camber Alignment

--

I

I

I

Radius Rod Bushings

--

I

Handlebar Centering

--

I

Track Alignment

100

I

I

I

I

I

Track Tension

98

I

I

I

I

I

Front Limiter Strap

--

I

I

I

I

I

Rail Slide Condition

104

I

Chaincase Oil

77

I

I

I

R

I

Gearcase Oil

--

I

I

I

R

I

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Lubrication

Suspension and Steering

Lubricate the suspension and steering components with Polaris Pre-

mium All-Season Grease at 500 miles (800 km) and annually or every 

1000 miles (1600 km) thereafter. A grease gun kit, complete with grease 

and adaptors, is available to lubricate all fittings on Polaris snowmo-

biles. See page 113 for the part numbers of Polaris products.

The illustration shows the lubrication points of suspension and steering 

components. Grease the left and right spindles. Raise the front end of 

the machine to permit better grease entry into the spindle area.
• Lubricate both of the front ski pivots at the fittings as shown.
• Grease the driveshaft clutch side bearing.
• Use an aerosol lubricant on the steering post support bracket.
• Grease the steering post lower pivot.
• Grease the rear suspension pivot shafts (raise the rear of unit).

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+

+

+

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Lubrication

EDGE Rear Suspension

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