General Vehicle Inspection And Maintenance; Pre-Ride / Daily Inspection; Frame, Nuts, Bolts, And Fasteners; Shift Cable Inspection / Adjustment - Polaris RANGER XP 900 2018-2019 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 Inspectionpage
• Tires - check condition and pressures
• Fuel tank - fill to proper level
• All brakes - check operation, fluid level and adjustment
• Throttle Pedal - check for proper operation
• Headlights/Taillights/Brakelights - 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
• Air Filter - inspect filter element condition; replace if
necessary
• Intake Pre-Filter Screens - Inspect both screens and
clean with warm 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 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.
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SHIFT CABLE INSPECTION / ADJUSTMENT

Shift cable adjustment may be necessary if symptoms
include:
• No gear position or AWD display on instrument cluster
procedure)
• 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
case in the right rear wheel well area.
2. Inspect shift cable, clevis pin, pivot bushings
dust boot
3. If adjustment is required, loosen the upper jam nut
and pull the cable out of the mount
lower 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.
This procedure may require a few attempts to obtain
6. Once the proper adjustment is obtained, place the
shift cable and lower jam nut into the mount. Tighten
the upper 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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