Polaris 2003 MSX owner manual Hull / Deck / Steering / Controls

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Periodic Maintenance Schedule

DESCRIPTION

 

 

 

Pre-ride

 

Pre-

 

Monthly

3 mos. or

6 mos. or

Tune up

 

 

 

 

 

 

season

 

or 25 hrs.

50 hrs.

100 hrs.

item

HULL / DECK / STEERING / CONTROLS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steering support hub bushings/fasteners/handgrips

 

 

 

 

I/L

 

 

 

I/L

•

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steering cable

 

 

 

 

 

I/L/A

 

 

I/L

 

•

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steering Nozzle Bushings

 

 

 

I

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reverse cable inspection, lubrication

 

 

 

I

 

I/L/A

 

 

I/L/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Handlebar/steering operation (turns fully/freely/fasteners)

 

 

I

 

I

 

 

 

 

•

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hull, clean and inspect for cracks, damage, or leaks

 

 

I

 

C/I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drain Plug Condition

 

 

 

I

 

I

 

 

 

 

•

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bilge system inspection, should not leak

 

 

 

I

 

I

 

 

 

I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seat and compartment seals (condition of seal)

 

 

 

 

I/A

 

I/A

 

 

•

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fire extinguisher

 

 

 

 

 

I

 

 

 

I

•

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect and tighten all fasteners, including throttle body mounts, en-

 

 

 

I

 

I

 

 

•

gine mounts, exhaust system, all hose clamps; inspect muffler, bat-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tery, oil and fuel tank fastening devices, pump, steering fasteners.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aggressive riding requires more frequent service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I - Inspect, adjust, service, replace if necessary

A - Adjust

C - Clean

R - Replace

 

L - Lubricate with recommended lubricant

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