Snowmobile Polaris 2006 - 2007 FS / FST. Instruction - part 14

 

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Snowmobile Polaris 2006 - 2007 FS / FST. Instruction - part 14

 

 

3.17

Maintenance

3

Rev. 1 07/2006

CHASSIS LUBRICATION 

Lubrication Points

NOTE: A grease gun kit (PN 2871312) comes with
grease and adapters to lubricate all the fittings
needed to service Polaris snowmobiles.

Lubricate the following fittings with Polaris Premium All
Season grease every 1000 miles (1600 km) and before summer
storage. When applying grease to these points, free up all the
weight form the component being greased to permit better
penetration.

• Rear Suspension Pivot Shafts

• Driveshaft Retainer Flange

Driveshaft Bearing

1.

Apply a few pumps of grease into the grease zerk on the
clutch-side driveshaft bearing retainer flange. Clean up
any residual grease on the fitting.

Rear Suspension

To maintain rider comfort and to reduce pivot shaft wear, grease
the suspension pivot shafts at 500 mile (800 km) intervals, and
before summer storage.

Chaincase Oil Level

The drive chain is continuously immersed in the chaincase oil.
To get an accurate level reading the machine must be placed on
a level surface.

Remove the chaincase dipstick (A) to verify oil level.

Verify the oil level is between the “SAFE” markings. To add
fluid to this style chaincase you can add it through the dipstick
hole.

The dip stick has magnetic tip that attracts metal shavings in the
oil. The magnetic tip should be cleaned every time the fluid level
is checked. It is common to see shavings during chaincase
break-in or when new components are installed.

CAUTION

Do not mix or use improper types of lubricants in the 
chaincase. Excessive wear to chain, sprockets and 
bearings may result.

3.18

Maintenance

Rev. 1 07/2006

Chaincase Drain Plug

A drain plug (A) is located on the bottom of the chaincase.
Securely tighten the plug when re-installing, but do not
overtighten and strip the screw threads.

ADJUSTMENT

Handlebar Adjustment

1.

Remove the handle bar cover slides (A) and then the dart
clips (B) that holds on the handle bar cover (C).

2.

Remove the handle bar cover.

3.

Remove the console covers (D) if equipped.

4.

Loosen the handle bar block bolts (E) and nuts (F).

5.

Rotate the handle bar (G) in the desired position.

6.

While holding the handlebar in the desired position tighten
the handle bar block bolts and torque to 12 ft-lb (16Nm)
starting with the front bolts.

7.

Replace the console covers (if equipped), handle bar cover,
handle bar cover slides, and dart clips.

WARNING

Improper adjustment of the handlebars, or incorrect 
torquing of the of the adjuster block can cause limited 
steering or loosening of the handlebars resulting in a 
loss of control situation.

A

B

C

D

F

E

G

12 (16)

HANDLEBAR ROTATING ADJUSTMENT

3.19

Maintenance

3

Rev. 1 07/2006

Rider Select Adjustment

1.

While sitting in the riding position on the vehicle, press
down on the lever (A).

2.

Adjust the handle bar (B) position to the desired position
and let go of the steering lever.

3.

Push handle bars forward and then pull backward on them
to verify that the position is locked.

Throttle Lever Freeplay

The throttle cable features an in-line adjuster. The adjuster
controls the amount of throttle lever free play.

Throttle lever free play must be set so that the engine idle speed
remains constant (does not rise) when the handlebars are set in
any Rider Select-position and turned to the full-right or full-left
positions.

Increase free play by turning the inline adjuster clockwise
(inwards). Decrease free play by turning the inline adjuster
counter-clockwise (outwards).

NOTE: The inline throttle cable adjuster is not
intended to adjust the throttle body TPS and
baseline settings.

Brake Lever

The brake lever travel should have a clearance no less than 1/2”
(1.27cm) from the handlebar grip. Inspection should be made
with the lever firmly depressed. If the lever has less than this
amount you may need to bleed the brake system.

Brake Fluid

Inspect the reservoir to be sure it contains the correct amount of
fluid. Use only Polaris DOT 4 high temperature brake fluid.
Change fluid every 2 years or whenever the fluid is dark or
contamination is suspected.

NOTE: A low brake fluid level can be indicated
through the sight glass on the cover. If the fluid is
low this sight glass will glow a brighter. color.

Brake Fluid Bleeding 

See “BRAKE FLUID 

REPLACEMENT & BLEEDING” on page 7.10.

WARNING

Do not attempt to adjust the riding position while vehi-
cle is in motion. Loss of steering may result in personal 
injury or death.

CAUTION

Always verify the engine idle speed after setting the 

inline throttle cable adjuster. Verify the engine idle 

speed does not increase when the handlebars are 

turned left-to-right in any Rider Select position.

A

B

IQ RIDING ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

Do not over fill the master cylinder. Fluid expansion 
could cause brakes to lock, resulting in serious injury or 
death. Once a bottle of brake fluid is opened, use what 
is necessary and discard the rest. Do not store or use 
a partial bottle of brake fluid. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, 
meaning it rapidly absorbs moisture from the air. This 
causes the boiling temperature of the brake fluid to 
drop, leading to early brake fade and the possibility of 
serious injury

FULL

LOW

3.20

Maintenance

Rev. 1 07/2006

OFF SEASON STORAGE

Storage Procedures

The following table outlines specific maintenance procedures
that must be performed prior to “summerizing” or storing the
snowmobile.

C

OMPONENT

I

TEM

P

ROCEDURE

Engine Oil

Change the engine oil and oil filter.

Fuel System

Top-off the tank with fresh fuel. Add Polaris 
Premium Fuel Stabilizer, PN 2870652. 
Follow the mixing instructions on the 
bottle’s label.

Cooling System

Use a coolant tester (commercially 
available) designed for Propolyne Gylcol to 
test the freeze temperature of the engine 
coolant. A 60/40 mixture will yield a -54F 
freeze temperature.

Suspension

Remove any road salt residue from the 
suspension components using mild detergent 
and clean water.
After washing the components, grease all 
rear suspension pivot shafts with Polaris 
Premium All Season grease.

Chaincase and
Driveshaft

Change the chaincase oil. Lubricate the 
driveshaft bearing retainer flange with 
Polaris Premium All Season grease.

Chassis

Clean the chassis with a mild detergent and 
clean water.
Remove any foreign material from the 
engine compartment (sticks, debris, etc.). 
Verify the engine compartment is dry.
Polish the hood with wax or furniture polish.

Battery

Remove the battery from the snowmobile 
and store in a cool, dry place. Connect a 
battery tender to the battery to maintain the 
charge.

Corrosion 
Protection

Verify the snowmobile is dry. Spray metallic 
objects with T-9 Metal Protectant, or 
equivalent.

PVT System

Remove the belt and store in a cool, dry 
place.
Remove any belt residue from the clutch 
faces

Cover

Protect the snowmobile with a durable cover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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