Snowmobile Polaris RMK Shift / RMK / Dragon RMK (2008 year). Instruction - part 18

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MAINTENANCE

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

91

I

I

I

I

Brake Disc

--

I

I

I

I

Parking Brake

52

I

I

I

I

Brake System

51, 91

I

Brake Fluid

93

R

FUEL MANAGEMENT

Pilot Air Screws 

(carbureted models)

--

I

I

I

Carburetor (carbureted 

models) (synchronize)

83

I

I

I

Idle RPM

--

I

I

I

I

Throttle Lever

50, 64

I

I

I

I

Oil Pump Lever 

(synchronize)

--

I

I

I

Throttle Cable

76

L

L

L

Choke Cable 

(carbureted models)

76

L

L

L

Choke (carbureted 

models)

76

I

I

I

Vent Lines

--

I

I

I

I

Throttle Position Sensor

--

I

I

I

Fuel Lines

82

I

I

I

I

I

Fuel Filter

82

R

R

Oil Filter

82

R

R

Oil Lines

82

I

I

I

Air Box/Plenum

--

I

I

I

I

I

Fuel Injectors

(fuel injected models)

--

I

I

I

Drain/Water Traps 

(carbureted models)

84

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

ELECTRICAL

Engine Stop Switch

63

I

I

I

I

I

Throttle Safety Switch

63

I

I

I

I

I

Ignition Switch

--

I

I

I

I

I

Taillight

55

I

I

I

I

I

Brakelight

55

I

I

I

I

I

Headlight

55

I

I

I

I

I

CHASSIS

Ski Toe Alignment

--

I

I

I

Suspension Mounting 

Bolts

--

I

I

I

I

I

Steering Fasteners

--

I

I

I

I

C

Rear Suspension 

Fasteners

--

I

I

I

I

I

Walker Evans Air 

Shocks

--

See your dealer for service 

at 1500 mi. (2000 km)

Suspension Shock Oil

--

I

I

I

I

Cooling Fins/Shroud

--

I

I

I

I

Drive Shaft Bearings

76

L

L

L

I

Jackshaft Bearings

109

L

L

L

I

Skags (Wear Bars)

107

I

I

I

I

I

Ski Saddle/Spindle 

Bolts

--

I

I

I

I

I

Drive Chain Tension

90

I

I

I

I

I

Hood Latches

50

I

I

I

I

I

Rear Wheel Idler Bolts

103

I

I

I

I

I

Idler Bolt Jam Nut

103

I

I

I

I

I

Rear Suspension Pivot 

Shafts

75

L

L

L

Camber Alignment

--

I

I

I

Handlebar Centering

--

I

Tether Switch and Strap

55

I

I

I

I

I

Track Alignment

104

I

I

I

I

I

Track Tension

103

I

I

I

I

I

Front Limiter Strap

--

I

I

I

I

I

Rail Slide Condition

108

I

Chaincase Oil

77

I

I

I

R

I

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Lubrication

Front Suspension

The front suspension does not require lubrication.

Rear Suspension

Lubricate the suspension pivot shafts with Polaris Premium All Season 
Grease at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Table 
beginning on page 72 and before seasonal storage. When operating in 
heavy, wet snow conditions, lubricate every 500 miles (800 km).

Lack of lubrication will adversely affect your ride and the life of the sus-
pension. For more information about suspension lubrication and adjust-
ments, see your Polaris dealer.

+

+

+

+

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Lubrication

Driveshaft Bearing

Inject grease into the fitting on the speed-
ometer sensor housing until grease purges 
from the seal on the inside of the tunnel. 
This should take approximately two 
pumps. Do not use more than four pumps.

Throttle Cable

Lubricate the throttle cable lightly 
with grease or oil. With the 
engine off, turn the handlebars to 
the left and lubricate liberally as 
shown.

Choke and Choke Cable

Lubricate the choke slide and 
cables lightly with oil or grease. 
Before turning the engine off, 
operate the choke intermittently to 
draw moisture out of the choke 
plunger area and reduce the possi-
bility of the choke becoming fro-
zen.

Fitting