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Snowmobile Polaris 340 Transport Trail Touring Deluxe (2008 year). Manual - part 19

MAINTENANCE

Lubrication

Suspension and Steering

Lubricate the suspension and steering components with Polaris Pre-

mium All-Season Grease at 500 miles (800 km) and annually or every

1000 miles (1600 km) thereafter. A grease gun kit, complete with grease

and adaptors, is available to lubricate all fittings on Polaris snowmo-

biles. See page 113 for the part numbers of Polaris products.

The illustration shows the lubrication points of suspension and steering

components. Grease the left and right spindles. Raise the front end of

the machine to permit better grease entry into the spindle area.
• Lubricate both of the front ski pivots at the fittings as shown.
• Grease the driveshaft clutch side bearing.
• Use an aerosol lubricant on the steering post support bracket.
• Grease the steering post lower pivot.
• Grease the rear suspension pivot shafts (raise the rear of unit).

MAINTENANCE

Lubrication

EDGE 136 Rear Suspension

Driveshaft Bearing

Inject grease into the fitting on the speed-

ometer sensor housing until grease purges

from the seal on the inside of the tunnel.

This should take approximately two

pumps. Do not use more than four pumps.

Throttle Cable

Lubricate the throttle cable lightly

with grease or oil. With the engine off,

turn the handlebars to the left and

lubricate liberally as shown.

Choke and Choke Cable

Lubricate the choke slide and cables

lightly with oil or grease. Before

turning the engine off, operate the

choke intermittently to draw mois-

ture out of the choke plunger area

and reduce the possibility of the

choke becoming frozen.

MAINTENANCE

Lubrication

Chaincase Oil

Check the chaincase oil level at the intervals outlined in the mainte-

nance charts beginning on page 72. Change the chaincase oil after the

first 500 miles (800 km), then every 1000 miles (1600 km) or season-

ally.

Maintain the oil level between the “safe” marks on the dipstick. Clean

the magnetic plug on the dipstick whenever checking or changing oil.

Polaris recommends the use of Polaris Synthetic Chaincase Lube. See

page 113 for the part numbers of Polaris products.

Oil Check
1. Position the vehicle on

a level surface.

2. Remove the dipstick (1)

and view the oil level

on the dipstick.

3. Add the recommended

oil as needed. Do not

overfill.

4. Clean the magnetic

plug (2).

5. Reinstall the dipstick.

MAINTENANCE

Spark Plugs

A new engine can cause temporary spark plug fouling due to the preser-

vative added during the assembly process. Avoid prolonged idle speeds,

which cause plug fouling and carbonization. Refer to your Owner's

Manual Supplement for the specific spark plug to be used in your

machine.

Spark plug condition is indicative of engine operation. The spark plug

firing end condition should be read after the engine has been warmed up

and the vehicle has been driven at higher speeds. Immediately check the

spark plug for correct color.

NOTE: Incorrect fuel mixture can often cause a spark plug to appear

too dark or too light in color. Before changing spark plug heat

ranges, be sure the correct main jet is installed in the carbure-

tor(s). Refer to the Owner's Manual Supplement or see your

dealer.

CAUTION

Using non-recommended spark plugs can result in serious engine damage. A

spark plug with a heat range too high will always cause engine damage if the

engine is operated in conditions more severe than intended for that plug.

Always use the spark plugs recommended for your snowmobile. See your

Owner’s Manual Supplement.
• Use recommended spark plugs with the proper gap.
• Torque spark plugs to 18-22 ft. lbs. (24-30 Nm).
• Always carry spare spark plugs.

WARNING

A hot exhaust system and engine can cause serious burns. Wear protective

gloves when removing a spark plug for inspection.

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