Snowmobile Polaris Trail RMK (2010 year). Instruction - part 27

 

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Snowmobile Polaris Trail RMK (2010 year). Instruction - part 27

 

 

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POLARIS PRODUCTS

Part No.

Description

Engine Lubricants

2870791

Fogging Oil (12 oz. Aerosol)

2871098

Premium 2-Cycle Engine Oil (qt.)

2871097

Premium 2-Cycle Engine Oil (gal.)

2871240

Premium 2-Cycle Engine Oil (2.5 gal.)

2871721

Premium Gold Synthetic 2-Cycle Engine Oil (qt.)

2871722

Premium Gold Synthetic 2-Cycle Engine Oil (gal.)

2872347

Premium Gold Synthetic 2-Cycle Engine Oil (2.5 gal.)
Chaincase Lubricants

2873105

Synthetic Chaincase Lubricant (qt.)

2872951

Synthetic Chaincase Lubricant (12 oz.)
Grease / Specialized Lubricants

2871312

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

2871322

Premium All Season Grease (3 oz. cartridge)

2871423

Premium All Season Grease (14 oz. cartridge)

2871329

Dielectric Grease (Nyogel™)
Additives / Miscellaneous

2871326

Carbon Clean Plus (12 oz.)

2870652

Fuel Stabilizer (16 oz.)

2872189

DOT 4 Brake Fluid (12 oz.)

2872893

Engine Degreaser (12 oz.)

2870505

Isopropyl

2872889

Brake and Clutch Cleaner

2872890

Carb and Throttle Body Cleaner

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SUSPENSION TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Solution (perform only one change at a time)

Rear suspension bot-

toms too easily

• Verify sag dimension (see page 34). Adjust torsion spring 

blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct 

sag dimensions.

• Increase shock compression damping (see page 37).

Rear suspension 

rides too stiff

• Check for binding suspension components and grease all 

pivot points.

• Verify sag dimension (see page 34). Adjust torsion spring 

blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct 

sag dimensions.

• Decrease shock compression damping (see page 37).

Too much weight 

transfer when climb-

ing

• Verify sag dimension (see page 34). Adjust torsion spring 

blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct 

sag dimensions.

• Move limiter strap on front torque arm to high position (see 

page 36).

Too little weight 

transfer when climb-

ing

• Verify sag dimension (see page 34). Adjust torsion spring 

blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct 

sag dimensions.

• Move limiter strap on front torque arm to low position (see 

page 36).

Front end pushes

• Check for worn skags
• Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering com-

ponents, grease all pivot points (elevate front of machine).

• Verify sag dimension (see page 34). Adjust torsion spring 

blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct 

sag dimensions.

• Increase IFS preload (see page 32).
• Move limiter strap on front torque arm to high position (see 

page 36).

Steering is heavy

• Check skags and skis for damage.
• Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering com-

ponents, grease all pivot points (elevate front of machine).

• Verify sag dimension (see page 34). Adjust torsion spring 

blocks or install optional torsion springs to achieve correct 

sag dimensions.

• Decrease IFS preload (see page 32).

Machine darts from 

side to side

• Ensure skis are properly aligned (see page 98).
• Check for binding front suspension shafts and steering com-

ponents, grease all pivot points (elevate front of machine).

• Ensure skags are straight on skis.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Belt Wear/Burn Troubleshooting

Belt Wear/Burn Diagnosis

Causes

Solutions

Driving at low RPM

Drive at higher RPMs. Gear the machine down. Check 

belt deflection.

Insufficient warm-up

Warm the engine at least five minutes. Take the drive belt 

off the machine in extremely cold weather and warm it up. 

Break machine loose from the snow.

Towing at low RPM

Do not tow in deep snow. Use fast, aggressive throttle to 

engage clutch.

Riding with high RPM 

and slow speed (8000 

RPM/10 MPH)

Lower the gear ratio. Remove windage plates from the 

clutch. Reduce RPM. Avoid riding in high ambient 

temperatures.

Ice and snow build-up 

between track and 

tunnel

Warm the engine at least five minutes. Take the drive belt 

off the machine in extremely cold weather and warm it up. 

Break machine loose from the snow.

Poor engine 

performance

Check for carb and choke synchronization, fouled plugs, 

debris in the carbs, and water, ice or dirt in the gas tank or 

fuel line.

Loading machines 

onto trailers

Skis may gouge into trailers and prevent the drive train 

from spinning properly. Use enough speed to drive the 

machine completely onto the trailer. Push and pull it to 

finish loading if necessary.

Clutch malfunction

Inspect clutch components. See your dealer.

Slow, easy clutch 

engagement

Use fast, aggressive throttle to engage clutch.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Troubleshooting

CAUTION: Unless you have experience and training in two-cycle 

engine repair, see your dealer if technical problems arise.

Problem

Probable Cause

Solution

Erratic engine 

operating RPM 

during acceler-

ation or load 

variations

Drive clutch binding

• Disassemble drive clutch to inspect shift 

weights for wear and free operation. 

SEE YOUR DEALER.

• Clean and polish stationary shaft hub.

Driven clutch 
malfunction

• Replace ramp buttons and rollers. SEE 

YOUR DEALER.

• Inspect movable sheaves for excessive 

bushing clearance and replace if neces-

sary. SEE YOUR DEALER.

Harsh drive 

clutch engage-

ment

Drive belt worn or too 

narrow

• Replace drive belt.

Excessive belt/sheave 

clearance

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Drive belt turns 

over

Wrong belt for applica-

tion

• Replace drive belt.

Clutch alignment out 

of spec

• Adjust alignment offset.

Engine mount broken 

or loose

• Inspect and adjust or replace. SEE 

YOUR DEALER.

Machine fails 

to move

Clutch jammed

• Belt twisted, spring broken, weights 

stuck, lubricated. SEE YOUR 

DEALER.

Track jammed

• Foreign object caught or rail slide 

melted to track clips due to lack of 

lubrication.

• Machine may be frozen to ground. 

Track may be iced up.

Chaincase sprocket or 

chain jammed or bro-

ken

• Chain is loose or broken, chain tight-

ener is loose. SEE YOUR DEALER.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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