Snowmobile Polaris Widetrak LX (2014 year). Manual - part 15

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POLARIS Recommended Maintenance Program

To ensure many trouble-free miles of snowmobiling enjoyment, follow 
recommended regular maintenance and perform service checks as 
outlined in this manual. Record maintenance and service in the 
Maintenance Log beginning on page 121.

The recommended maintenance schedule on your snowmobile calls for 
service and maintenance inspections at 150 miles (240 km), 500 miles 
(800 km) and 1000 miles (1600 km). These inspections should be 
performed by a qualified service technician. For continued optimum 
performance and component life, continue maintenance checks at 1000 
mile (1600 km) intervals.

All necessary replacement parts and labor incurred, with the exception 
of authorized warranty repairs, become the responsibility of the 
registered owner. If, during the course of the warranty period, part 
failures occur as a result of owner neglect in performing recommended 
regular maintenance, the cost of repairs are the responsibility of the 
owner.

Personal safety is critical when attempting to service or make 
adjustments to your snowmobile. If you’re not familiar with safe service 
or adjustment procedures and the use of tools, or if you don’t feel 
comfortable performing these tasks yourself, contact an authorized 
POLARIS dealer for service.

NOTICE: Hot components can cause damage to plastic. Always make sure the 

exhaust system and engine have cooled before tipping the 
snowmobile on its side for service or inspection.

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Periodic Maintenance Interval Table

The following chart is a guide based on average riding conditions. You 
may need to increase frequency based on riding conditions. When 
inspection reveals the need for replacement parts, always use genuine 
POLARIS parts, available from your POLARIS dealer.

I - Inspect (clean, adjust, tighten, lubricate, replace if necessary)
C - Clean

R - Replace

L - Lubricate

Item

See 

Page

Frequency

150 mi.

(240 km)

500 mi.

(800 km)

1000 mi.

(1600 km)

2000 mi.

(3200 km)

Pre-

Season

CLUTCH

Clutch Offset Alignment 
(without belt)

81

I

I

I

Drive Belt Condition

82

I

I

I

I

Clutches (disassemble)

81

C

C

C

Belt Tension

--

I

I

I

I

Clutch Sheaves

85

I

I

I

I

ENGINE

Engine Mounts

--

I

I

I

I

Recoil Rope

44

I

I

I

I

Engine Mounting Plate

--

I

I

I

Engine Torque Stop

85

I

I

I

I

Cylinder Head Bolts

--

I

I

I

Cylinder Base Nuts

--

I

I

I

I

Ignition Timing BTDC

--

I

I

I

Spark Plug Condition

69

I

I

I

I

I

Exhaust Pipe

75

I

I

Exhaust Retaining 
Springs 

75

I

I

I

I

BRAKES

Hose Routing

--

I

I

I

I

Hose Condition

--

I

I

I

I

Fluid Leaks

--

I

I

I

I

Brake Pads

76

I

I

I

I

Brake Disc

--

I

I

I

I

Parking Brakes

42

I

I

I

I

Brake System

41,76

I

Brake fluid

77

I

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Periodic Maintenance Interval Table

I - Inspect (clean, adjust, tighten, lubricate, replace if necessary)
C - Clean

R - Replace

L - Lubricate

Item

See 

Page

Frequency

150 mi.

(240 km)

500 mi.

(800 km)

1000 mi.

(1600 km)

2000 mi.

(3200 km)

Pre-

Season

FUEL MANAGEMENT

Pilot Air Screws

--

I

I

I

Carburetor (synchronize)

53

I

I

I

Idle RPM

--

I

I

I

Throttle Lever

40,56

I

I

I

I

I

Oil Pump Lever 
(synchronize) 

--

I

I

I

Throttle Cable

67

L

L

L

Choke Cable

67

I

L

L

L

Vent Lines

--

I

I

I

I

Throttle Position Sensor

--

I

I

I

Choke

67

I

I

I

Fuel Filter

74

R

R

Fuel Lines

74

I

I

I

I

I

Oil Filter

74

R

R

Oil Lines

74

I

I

I

Oil Change

N/A

R

R

I

Air Box

--

I

I

I

I

I

Drain and Water Traps

72

I

I

I

ELECTRICAL

Auxiliary Shut-Off Switch

45

I

I

I

I

I

Throttle Safety Switch

40,55

I

I

I

I

I

Ignition Switch

45

I

I

I

I

I

Taillight

45

I

I

I

I

I

Brake Light

45

I

I

I

I

I

Headlight

45

I

I

I

I

I

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Periodic Maintenance Interval Table

Item

See 

Page

Frequency

150 mi.

(240 km)

500 mi.

(800 km)

1000 mi.

(1600 km)

2000 mi.

(3200 km)

Pre-

Season

CHASSIS

Ski Toe Alignment

--

I

I

I

Suspension Mounting 
Bolts

--

I

I

I

I

I

Steering Fasteners

--

I

I

I

I

C

Rear Suspension 
Fasteners

--

I

I

I

I

I

Suspension Shock Oil

--

I

I

I

I

Cooling Fins and Shroud

--

I

I

I

I

Drive Shaft Bearings

67

L

L

L

I

Jackshaft Bearings

67

L

L

L

I

Skags (Wear Bars)

94

I

I

I

I

I

Ski Saddle/Spindle Bolts

--

I

I

I

I

I

Ski Pivots

65

L

L

L

L

I

Ski Spindle

65

L

L

L

L

I

Steering Arm(s)

65

L

L

L

L

I

Upper/ Lower Steering 
Post Support Bracket

65

L

L

L

L

I

Hood Straps

44

I

I

I

I

I

Battery Fluid Level

96

I

I

I

I

I

Rear Wheel Idler Bolts 
and Nuts

90

I

I

I

I

I

Rear Suspension Pivot 
Shafts

66

L

L

L

Camber Alignment

--

I

I

I

Radius Rod Bushings

--

I

Handlebar Centering

--

I

Track Alignment

91

I

I

I

I

I

Track Tension

89

I

I

I

I

I

Front Limiter Strap

--

I

I

I

I

I

Rail Slide Condition

95

I

Gearcase Oil

68

I

I

I

R

I