Polaris PROSPECTOR PRO 2.0 User Manual page 21

CAUTION: Some of the repair or maintenance
tasks require the
products, such as oils or greases, that should not
be handled directly with unprotected hands. Use
protective gloves that are resistant to petroleum-
based products. In case of contact with skin, clean
immediately with soap and water.
MAINTENANCE - TASKS
• Inspect: Component(s) must be examined
with care. If an anomaly is noticed, the
malfunctioning component(s) must be repaired
or replaced.
• Clean: Component(s) must be cleaned of any
dirt, dust or contaminant liable to impair the
proper operation of the Track System.
• Adjust: Component(s) must be adjusted or re-
adjusted according to the manufacturer's
adjustment recommendations. Refer to the
relevant section of the User Manual.
• Lubricate: Component(s)
lubricated according to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
section of the User Manual.
• Replace: Component(s) must be replaced to
avoid serious breakage.
MAINTENANCE - SPECIFICATIONS
System
• Visual Inspection: Visually inspect each
Track System to detect any defect or anomaly
that can impair proper functioning of the
systems.
• Adjustment: Perform or verify angle of attack
adjustments on the systems according to the
manufacturer's recommendations. Refer to the
Adjustments section on page 10.
• Vehicle Alignment: Perform or verify the
vehicle alignment with the Track Systems
installed. Follow
recommendations. Refer to the Alignment
section on page 12.
use of petroleum-based
need to
Refer to the relevant
the manufacturer's
• Bolt Torque: Check the torque of critical bolts
identified in the exploded views of the system.
Refer to the central pages of the User Manual.
CAUTION: Comply with the tightening torque
recommendations and use a thread locker product
if you come across a bolt that is not tightened to
the manufacturer's recommendations.
Track
• Tension: Perform or check track tension on the
systems according to the manufacturer's
recommendations. Refer to "Rubber Track
Tension" in the Adjustments section on
page 15.
• Wear: Check wear and overall condition of the
tracks on the Systems. Refer to "Wear" in the
Maintenance section on page 24.
CAUTION:
premature wear of Track System components.
be
Wheels
• Side Wear: Check side wear on Track System
wheels. Replace wheel(s) if wear is too great.
Refer to "Wear" in the Maintenance section on
page 24.
• Bearings:
restriction, noise or abnormal play in rotation.
Replace wheel if bearing shows one of these
defects.
• Wheel Seal Lubrication: Wheel seals must be
cleaned of any dirt or contaminant and
lubricated according to the manufacturer's
recommendations. Refer to "Lubrication" in the
Maintenance section on page 21. If a seal
shows damage or any defect, it must be
replaced.
NOTE: Installing new seals when doing wheel
maintenance is recommended.
NOTE: Lubrication done at the recommended intervals
allows the wheel seals to maintain optimal
sealing action and prolongs the useful life span
of the wheels.
A damaged track
Check wheel
MAINTENANCE
can result in
bearings for
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