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Snowmobile Polaris 800 RMK / 800 Pro-RMK / 800 RMK (2010 year). Instruction - part 25

 

 

101

MAINTENANCE

Steering System

Ski Skags

WARNING! Worn skis and/or skags will adversely affect handling. Loss of 
vehicle control may result, causing serious injury or death. See your dealer's 
studding chart for recommended skags. If you install longer or more aggressive 
carbide skags than the original equipment, it may also be necessary to add track 
studs to maintain proper vehicle control while turning on hard-packed snow or 
ice.

Check skags before each use of the snowmobile to ensure positive steer-
ing characteristics. Skags must be replaced when worn to half their orig-
inal diameter. 

TIP: Carbide skags must be replaced if any abnormal wear or chipping is found.

Skag Replacement

1. Raise and support the front of the 

snowmobile so the skis are 
approximately 6I (15.2 cm) from 
the ground.

2. Remove the attaching nuts and pry 

the skag downward.

3. Remove the front end of the skag.

4. Remove the rear end of the skag.

5. Reverse the steps to install a skag.

Rail Slide Wear

For ease of inspection, all 
POLARIS rail slides have 
a wear limit indicator 
groove to indicate the min-
imum permissible slide 
thickness. Replace the rail 
slides if they are worn to 
the top of the groove at any 
point along their length. 
Failure to do so may result 
in permanent damage to 
the track or rails.

Skag

Replace when 

worn to top of 

groove

Minimum 

Thickness

102

MAINTENANCE

Fall Tune-Up

For maximum performance, arrange for a fall service tune-up with your 
POLARIS dealer. His experienced and trained service technician will 
keep your snowmobile in peak operating condition.

Transporting the Snowmobile

Whenever the snowmobile is transported:

1. Be sure the fuel cap and oil cap are installed correctly.

2. Tie the snowmobile to the transporting unit securely using suitable 

straps.

3. Remove the ignition key to prevent loss.

Extended Storage

Off-season or extended storage of your snowmobile requires preventive 
measures to aid against deterioration and to prolong the useful life of 
many components. See page 104 for the part numbers of POLARIS 
products. 

Cleaning and Preservation

Proper storage starts with cleaning, washing, and waxing the hood, side 
panels, chassis, and plastic parts. Wipe down remaining surfaces with a 
damp cloth. Clean and touch up with paint any rusted or previously 
painted surfaces. Be sure that corrosive salt and acids are removed from 
surfaces before beginning preservation with waxes and rust inhibitors 
(grease, oil or paint).

The snowmobile should be stored in a dry garage or shed, out of direct 
sunlight, and covered with a fabric snowmobile cover. Plastic tarp may 
cause condensation to form and damage snowmobile components.

103

MAINTENANCE

Extended Storage

Controls and Linkage

Lubricate all bushings and cables as outlined in the Periodic Mainte-
nance Table beginning on page 70.

Clutch and Drive System

Remove the drive belt and store in a cool dry location. Do not lubricate 
clutch components, except the driven clutch shaft bushing as outlined in 
the Master Repair Manual. See your dealer.

Engine Protection

Proper preparation of the engine and fuel system is vital to the preven-
tion of rust and corrosion on precision engine parts during storage. 
Whenever the snowmobile is stored for a period of more than 60 days, 
the engine must be fogged with fogging oil. Follow the engine fogging 
instructions provided on the container.

Always add Premium Carbon Clean or a fuel conditioner/stabilizer to 
the fuel tank. Follow the instructions on the container, running the 
engine for five minutes to get additives through the entire fuel system. 
Top off with fresh fuel. Do not allow the snowmobile to run out of fuel.

Electrical Connections

Replace worn or frayed electrical wire and connectors. Be sure wiring 
harness is properly secured away from sharp edges, steering linkage, 
moving parts, and hot exhaust parts.

Track and Suspension

Moderate track tension should be maintained during summer storage. 
The snowmobile should be supported off the ground to allow the track 
to hang freely.

104

POLARIS PRODUCTS

Part No.

Description

Engine Lubricants

2870791

Fogging Oil (12 oz. Aerosol)

2875035

Premium 2-Cycle Semi-Synthetic Oil (qt./.95 l) (break-in only)

2875036

Premium 2-Cycle Semi-Synthetic Oil (gal./3.8 l) (break-in only)

2877882

VES Gold Plus 2-Cycle Oil (qt./.95 l)

2877953

VES Gold Plus 2-Cycle Engine Oil (2 qt./1.9 l)

2877883

VES Gold Plus 2-Cycle Engine Oil (gal./3.8 l)

2877884

VES Gold Plus 2-Cycle Engine Oil (2.5 gal./9.5 l)

2877887

VES Gold Plus 2-Cycle Engine Oil (ltr)

2877888

VES Gold Plus 2-Cycle Engine Oil (4 ltr)

Chaincase Lubricants

2873105

Synthetic Chaincase Lubricant (qt./.95 l)

2872951

Synthetic Chaincase Lubricant (12 oz./355 ml)

Grease/Specialized Lubricants

2871312

Grease Gun Kit, Premium All Season (3 oz./89 ml)

2871322

Premium All Season Grease (3 oz./89 ml cartridge)

2871423

Premium All Season Grease (14 oz./414 ml cartridge)

2871329

Dielectric Grease (Nyogel

t

)

Coolant

2871323

Anitfreeze, 60/40 Premix (gal.)

2871534

Anitfreeze, 60/40 Premix (qt.)

Additives/Miscellaneous

2871326

Carbon Clean Plus

2870652

Fuel Stabilizer

2872189

DOT4 Brake Fluid

2872893

Engine Degreaser

2870505

Isopropyl

2872889

Brake and Clutch Cleaner 

2872890

Carb and Throttle Body Cleaner 

2878018

Shock Thread Spray Lubricant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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