Drive Chain Inspection - 90Cc Models; Drive Chain Inspection - 50Cc Models; Drive Chain Adjustment - 50 And 90Cc Models - Polaris PREDATOR 50 2009 Manual

MAINTENANCE
5. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs.
(19 Nm).
Transmission Drain Plug: 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm)
6. Add the recommended lubricant. Maintain the lubricant
level at the bottom of the fill plug hole threads.
7. Reinstall the fill plug. Check for leaks.
Polaris (AGL) ATV Gearcase Lubricant:
11.8 oz. (350 ml)
or bottom of transmission fill hole threads

Drive Chain Inspection - 90cc Models

1. Check the amount of chain slack by moving the vehicle
slightly forward to gain chain deflection.
2. Collapse the suspension with an adjustable trailer tie down.
Fasten the strap around the axle and rear bumper tube.
3. Tighten the strap while compressing the suspension to
create a straight sight-line between the rear axle and the
gear case output shaft. This establishes the tightest chain
position.
Strap
4. Pull down on the tensioner to move it out of the way, then
measure the chain deflection. Allowable chain deflection is
1/4"-1/2" (6-12 mm).
2.20
= T
=
Chain
Tensioner

Drive Chain Inspection - 50cc Models

1. Check the amount of chain slack by moving the vehicle
slightly forward to gain deflection at the top of the chain.
2. The chain should have 1/4"-1/2" (6-12 mm) deflection. If
the chain needs adjustment, use the following procedure.

Drive Chain Adjustment - 50 and 90cc Models

1. Loosen the four (4) rear bearing housing mount bolts.
2. Loosen the chain adjuster lock nut.
3. Turn the chain adjuster clockwise until chain tension is set
to specification.
1/4"-1/2" (6-12 mm)
Deflection