Polaris Virage TX 2000 Service Manual page 193

FINAL DRIVE/JET PUMP/BILGE SYSTEM
Driveshaft Lubrication (All Models)
Driveshaft Lubrication
Grease the drive shaft coupler any time water in the watercraft has been at or above the coupler level to avoid
damage to these parts. Lubricate after every 25 hours of operation (every 15 hours if operated in salt water).
See Drive Shaft Coupler lubrication below. Bonded rubber couplers - drive shaft must be removed to grease
splines. See maintenance guidelines in Maintenance Section, and refer to drive shaft removal in this section.
Be sure to lubricate drive shaft periodically and after reassembly.
A warning
The plastic drive shaft shroud is designed to protect you from dangerous moving parts. In order to lubricate the
driveshaft coupler, the driveshaft shroud must be rotated. Follow the instructions below in order to avoid personal
injury.
Driveshaft Coupler / Bearing Housing Lubrication
1. Remove lanyard cord and lock plate from the
engine stop switch.
2. Remove seat. Remove battery ground (-) cable.
3. Loosen clamp holding plastic driveshaft shroud in
place and rotate it 180° (See III. 1).
4. Solid Couplers - turn driveshaft coupler until grease
fitting is accessible. Bonded rubber couplers - drive
shaft must be removed to grease splines. See
maintenance guidelines in Maintenance Section,
and refer to drive shaft removal in this section.
5. Using a grease gun with Polaris grease gun adaptor
lubricate coupler at the grease fitting until the
coupler boot just begins to expand. Lubricate
bearing housing at grease fitting until grease purges
past the seals. Use only Polaris Premium Marine or
All Purpose grease.
Bonded Rubber Coupler
(Must remove drive shaft to grease)
Grease
Front of Craft
Engine
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SLX shown
Coupler Shroud
Polaris Premium All Season Grease
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