Hi-Fax Wear; Suspension Maintenance - Polaris RMK 2004 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE

Hi-Fax Wear

Check Hi-fax wear by
measuring the thickness at
several points along the rail
(A). Replace Hi-fax when a
thickness of 7/16" is reached.
Take the machine to your
dealer for Hi-fax replacement.
A A
If excessive Hi-fax wear
occurs due to poor snow
conditions, additional wheel
kits are available from your
7/16" (1.1 cm)
dealer.
Minimum Thickness

Suspension Maintenance

Loose nuts and bolts can reduce your snowmobile's reliability and
cause needless repairs and down time. Before beginning any
snowmobile trip, a visual inspection will uncover potential problems.
Check the following items on a weekly basis or before any long trip:
n Check rear idler wheel bolts for tightness.
n Check rear idler adjusting bolt locknuts for tightness.
n Check front torque arm limiter strap condition.
n Check slide rail Hi-fax condition greatly affects performance - have
your dealer replace when worn to minimum thickness.
n Check track tension (beginning on page 97).
n Lubricate/grease all suspension components (see page 70).
n Check ski runner/skag condition.
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