Oil Pump Adjustment - Carbureted Models - Polaris IQ 2007 Service Manual

Maintenance
11. Verify that all of the coolers are warm, including the tunnel-
length cooling system. Turn off the engine once the tunnel
coolers are sufficiently warmed-up. Release the parking
brake.
CAUTION
Always verify all tunnel coolers / radiator are warm to the
touch. A tunnel cooler or return hose that is significantly
"colder" than another cooler or hose is an indication of
trapped air within the cooling system.
12. Allow time for the coolant temperature to cool. Re-check
the coolant level in the surge tank. Add more coolant if
required.

Oil Pump Adjustment - Carbureted Models

NOTE: Before adjusting oil pump, always verify the
throttle lever free play and idle speed RPM are set to
specification.
1. Always verify the throttle cable free play is set to
"
specification (.010 - .030
NOTE: The oil pump lever arm line mark MUST be
aligned with the oil pump boss index mark at the
exact moment when the throttle slides begin to lift
from the idle position.
2. Remove the air box, drive belt, drive clutch and driven
clutch from the engine compartment.
3. Remove the rear engine torque stop plate from the bulkhead
the bulkhead.
4. Remove the 2 left-hand console mounting screws and
electrical center cover piece.
5. Remove the rear 2 lower clutch guard mounting screws and
3 forward mounting nuts and plate.
6. Remove the 3 screws securing the lower clutch guard to the
upper plate leaving the electrical center components in
place.
7. Loosen and remove the throttle body assembly and set
aside.
8. Using a mirror or a bore scope and a light, visually inspect
the current oil pump setting.
CAUTION
The oil pump lever and pump boss marks must be observed
straight-on to yield accurate results.
NOTE: The oil pump jam nuts can be manipulated
using the special tool set part number: PS-49001 (Oil
Pump Cable Wrenches).
9. If the oil pump lever requires adjustment or the cable is
3.8
"
).
going to be replaced, insert the two oil pump cable
wrenches between the bulkhead and the rear of the engine.
10. If the oil pump lever requires adjustment or the cable is
going to be replaced, insert the two oil pump cable
wrenches between the bulkhead and the rear of the engine.
NOTE: The wrench with the large opening is
designed to fit around the cable sheath, while the
wrench with the small opening is designed to fit
around the inner cable wire.
11. When adjusting the lever, make adjustments in small
increments, then re-check the timing mark alignment.
12. After setting the oil pump lever correctly, apply a small
drop of Loctite 242 to the cable barrel threads, then secure
the jam nuts.
13. Re-check the oil pump alignment marks after securing the
jam nuts to verify the marks are set correctly.
14. Re-assemble the removed components in the reverse they
were removed. Reference the appropriate service manual
chapter for component assembly fastener torques.
WRENCHES