Frame, Nuts, Bolts And Fastener Inspection; Standard Torque Specifications; Kick-Start Lever And Operation - Polaris PREDATOR 50 2009 Manual

Frame, Nuts, Bolts and Fastener Inspection

Periodically inspect the torque of all fasteners in accordance
with the maintenance schedule. Check that all cotter pins are in
place. Refer to specific fastener torques listed in each chapter.

Standard Torque Specifications

The following torque specifications are to be used as a general
guideline. There are exceptions in the steering, suspension, and
engine areas. Always consult the exploded views in each man-
ual section when available for torque values of fasteners before
using standard torque.
Standard Fastener Torques
FASTENER TORQUE
Thread Size (ft. lbs. / in. lbs.)
5 mm bolts
39-52 in. lbs.
and nuts
6 mm bolts
69-104 in. lbs.
and nuts
8 mm bolts
13-18 ft. lbs
and nuts
10 mm bolts
22-29 ft. lbs.
and nuts
12 mm bolts
36-43 ft. lbs.
and nuts
4 mm screws 22-30 in. lbs.
5 mm screws 30-43 in. lbs.
6 mm
87-121 in. lbs.
Hex bolts
8 mm
17-22 ft. lbs.
Hex bolts
10 mm
25-32 ft. lbs.
Hex bolts

Kick-Start Lever and Operation

If the battery becomes too weak to start the engine, use the kick-
start lever to start the engine until the battery is serviced.
TORQUE
(Nm)
4.5-6 Nm
8-12 Nm
18-25 Nm
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
30-40 Nm
2. Shift the transmission into neutral (if equipped).
50-60 Nm
3. Lock the parking brake.
2.5-3.4 Nm
4. Push the engine stop switch up to the RUN position.
3.5-5 Nm
5. Turn the key ON.
10-14 Nm
6. Fold out the kick start lever and place your foot on the
lever. Thrust your heel downward to crank the engine.
24-30 Nm
35-45 Nm
7. After the engine has started, fold the kick-start lever into
place.
MAINTENANCE
Kick-Start Lever
2.9
2