General Vehicle Inspection And Maintenance; Pre-Ride / Daily Inspection; Frame, Nuts, Bolts, And Fasteners; Shift Cable Inspection Adjustment - Polaris Ranger RZR XP 900 2011 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
GENERAL VEHICLE INSPECTION
AND MAINTENANCE
Pre-Ride I 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 located
in oil tank (refer to "Engine Oil Level" procedure)
• Tires - check condition and pressures
• Fuel tank - fill to proper level
• All brakes - check operation and fluid level
• Throttle - check for free operation and closing
• Headlights/TaillightslBrakelights - also check 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 compressed air if necessary
• PVT Intake Pre-Filter - Inspect pre-filter and clean with
soapy water and 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.
Frame, Nuts, Bolts, and Fasteners
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.
Shift Cable Inspection I Adjustment
Shift cable adjustment may be necessary if symptoms include:
• No gear position or AWD display on instrument cluster
• Ratcheting noise on deceleration
• Inability to engage into a gear
• Excessive gear clash (noise)
• Gear selector moving out of desired range
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1. Locate the shift cable attached to the transmission case in
the right rear wheel well area.
2. Inspect shift cable, clevis pin, pivot bushings, and dust
boot. Replace ifwom or damaged.
3. If adjustment is required, loosen the lower jam nut and pull
the cable out of the mount to move the upper jam nut.
4. Adjust the shift cable so there is the same amount of cable
travel when shifting slightly past HIGH gear and PARK.
5. Thread the upper or lower jam nut as required to obtain
proper cable adjustment.
NOTE: This procedure may require a few attempts to
obtain the proper adjustment.
6. Once the proper adjustment is obtained, place the shift
cable and upper jam nut into the mount. Tighten the lower
jam nut against the mount.
7. Start engine and shift through all gears to ensure the shift
cable is properly adjusted. If transmission still ratchets after
cable adjustment, the transmission will require service.
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