Polaris 2003 MSX owner manual Steering Cable Inspection, Fuses, Throttle Cable Inspection

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Steering Cable Inspection

1.	The handlebars and steering nozzle should operate
	smoothly. If movement is stiff, see your authorized
	Polaris dealer for service.
2.	Turn the handlebars from lock to lock and check to
	be sure that the clearances between the steering
	nozzle and the rear hull are even on both sides. If
	the alignment is not even, see your authorized

Fuses

The NGI is protected by a 2 amp fuse. There are also two 15 amp inline fuses on the chassis harness for the fuel pump and any battery powered accessories.

Battery	Fuel Pump	NGI
15AMP	15AMP	2AMP
F		A

Polaris dealer for service.

Throttle Cable Inspection

1.Depress and release the throttle lever. It should return to its initial position smoothly. If it doesn’t, see your authorized Polaris dealer for service.

2.Throttle lever free-play should not exceed

.020″-.060″(.5-1.5 mm). If it does, see your authorized Polaris dealer for service.

.020-.060″(.5-1.5 mm)

After changing a fuse, always reinstall the weathertight cover to keep the fuses dry.

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