General Vehicle Inspection And Maintenance; Pre-Ride / Daily Inspection; Shift Cable Inspection / Adjustment - Polaris 2014 RZR XP 1000 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL VEHICLE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Pre-Ride / Daily Inspection

Perform the following pre-ride inspection daily, and when
servicing the vehicle at each scheduled maintenance.
• Engine Oil - Check for proper level on dipstick
(refer to "Engine Oil Level" procedure)
• Tires - check condition and pressures
• Fuel tank - fill to proper level
• All brakes - check operation and fluid level and
adjustment (includes parking brake on INT'L
Model)
• Headlights/Taillights/Brakelights
operation of all indicator lights, instrument cluster
and switches
• Ignition switch - check for proper function
• Wheels - check for tightness of wheel nuts and
axle nuts; check to be sure axle nuts are secured
by cotter pins
• Engine Intake Pre-Filter - Inspect pre-filter and
clean with soapy water and low pressure
compressed air if necessary
• PVT Intake Pre-Filter - Inspect pre-filter and clean
with soapy water and low pressure compressed air
if necessary
• Steering - check for free operation noting any
unusual looseness in any area
• Loose parts - visually inspect vehicle for any
damaged or loose nuts, bolts or fasteners
• Engine coolant - check for proper level at the
recovery bottle
• Drive Shaft Boots - Inspect inner and outer boots
for tears or damage on both front and rear drive
shafts
• Check all front and rear suspension components
for wear or damage.
2.10

Shift Cable Inspection / Adjustment

Shift cable adjustment may be necessary if symptoms
include:
• No gear position or AWD display on instrument
• Ratcheting noise on deceleration
• Inability to engage into a gear
• Excessive gear lash (noise)
• Gear selector moving out of desired range
1. Locate the shift cable (Item 1) attached to the
- also check
transmission case in the right rear wheel well area.
2. Inspect shift cable, clevis pin, pivot bushings (Item
4), and dust boot (Item 3). Replace if worn or
damaged.
3. If adjustment is required, loosen the lower jam nut
(Item 6) and pull the cable out of the mount (Item 2)
to move the upper jam nut (Item 5).
4. Adjust the shift cable so there is the same amount of
cable travel when shifting slightly past HIGH gear
and PARK.
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