Polaris Offroad Vehicle Owner's Manual page 93

1998 atv
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MAINTENANCE
Lubrication Recommendations
14. Front A Arm
Grease**∆
Locate fitting on pivot shaft and
Pivot Shaft
grease with grease gun.
15. Counter Bal-
SAE 10/30
Check level on dipstick and add oil as
ance Housing
necessary. Change annually. To
(400)
change oil see page 117.
16. Output Shaft
Grease **
Locate fitting on bearing and grease
Support Bearing
with a grease gun.
17. Steering Post
Grease**
Locate fittings on steering post and
Bushings
grease with grease gun.
18. Rear Axle
Grease**
Locate fittings and grease
Bearing
19. Swing Arm
Grease**
Locate fittings on swing arm and
Bushings
grease with grease gun.
20. Chain Ad-
Grease**
Locate fitting on center eccentric and
justers (Center
grease. Locate fitting on front eccen-
and Front Eccen-
tric (side opposite chain) and grease.
trics)
21. Upper Control
Grease**∆
Locate fittings and grease
Arms
22. Lower Control
Grease**∆
Locate fittings and grease
Arms
23. Rear Wheel
Grease**∆
Locate fitting and grease
Hub Bearing Car-
rier
24. Rear Anti-Roll
Grease
Bar
25. Tie Rod Ends
Grease**
Remove bolt above inner tie rod boot.
Lift boot. Clean away dirt and grease.
Apply fresh grease by hand and reas-
semble. On models equipped with
grease fitting, locate outer tie rod fit-
ting and grease with grease gun.
* More often under severe use, such as wet or dusty conditions.
**Polaris Premium all Season Grease or grease conforming to NLGI No. 2, such as
Conoco Superlube M or Mobilegrease Special.
+ Grease every 500 miles, or after submerging in water or before long periods of storage or
after pressure washing. Always use Polaris Premium U-Joint Lube for maximum service of
these driveline components (PN 2871515 3 oz.)(PN 2871551 14 oz.).
∆ When suspension action becomes stiff or after washing.
NOTE: Hours are based on 10 mph average.
83
Every 3
months or 50
hours
Check month-
ly and change
annually
Monthly or at
20 hours
Every 3
months or 50
hours
Every 3
months or 50
hours
Monthly or at
20 hours
Every 3
months or 50
hours
Semi-annually
Semi-annually
Semi-annually
Semi-annually
Every 3
months or 50
hours

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