Service Precautions; General Precautions - Polaris IQ 2007 Service Manual

SERVICE PRECAUTIONS

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

In order to perform service work efficiently and to prevent
costly errors, the technician should read the text in this manual,
thoroughly familiarizing him/herself with procedures before
beginning. Photographs and illustrations have been included
with the text as an aid. Notes, cautions and warnings have also
been included for clarification of text and safety concerns.
However, a knowledge of mechanical theory, tool use and shop
procedures is necessary to perform the service work safely and
satisfactorily. Use only genuine Polaris service parts.
CAUTION
Cleanliness of parts and tools as well as the work area is
of primary importance. Dirt and foreign matter will act as
an abrasive and cause damage to precision parts. Clean
the snowmobile before beginning service. Clean new
parts before installing.
CAUTION
Watch for sharp edges which can cause personal injury,
particularly in the area of the tunnel. Protect hands with
gloves when working with sharp components.
CAUTION
If difficulty is encountered in removing or installing a
component, look to see if a cause for the difficulty can be
found. If it is necessary to tap the part into place, use a soft
face hammer and tap lightly.
CAUTION
Some of the fasteners in the snowmobile were installed
with locking agents. Use of impact drivers or wrenches
will help avoid damage to fasteners.
CAUTION
Always follow torque specifications as outlined
throughout this manual. Incorrect torquing may lead to
serious machine damage or, as in the case of steering
components, can result in injury or death for the rider(s).
General Information
CAUTION
If a torquing sequence is indicated for nuts, bolts or
screws, start all fasteners in their holes and hand tighten.
Then, following the method and sequence indicated in
this manual, tighten evenly to the specified torque value.
When removing nuts, bolts or screws from a part with
several fasteners, loosen them all about 1/4 turn before
removing them.
CAUTION
If the condition of any gasket or O-Ring is in question,
replace it with a new one. Be sure the mating surfaces
around the gasket are clean and smooth in order to avoid
leaks.
CAUTION
Some procedures will require removal of retaining rings
or clips. Because removal weakens and deforms these
parts, they should always be replaced with new parts.
When installing new retaining rings and clips use care not
to expand or compress them beyond what is required for
installation.
CAUTION
Because removal damages seals, replace any oil or grease
seals removed with new parts.
CAUTION
Polaris recommends the use of Polaris lubricants and
greases, which have been specially formulated for the top
performance and best protection of our machines. In
some applications, such as the engine, warranty coverage
may become void if other brands are substituted.
CAUTION
Grease should be cleaned from parts and fresh grease
applied before reassembly of components. Deteriorating
grease loses lubricity and may contain abrasive foreign
matter.
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