Snowmobile Polaris Widetrak LX (2014 year). Manual - part 16

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MAINTENANCE

Lubrication

Suspension and Steering

Lubricate the suspension and steering components with POLARIS 
Premium 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 
snowmobiles. See page 106 for the part numbers of POLARIS products.

The illustration shows the lubrication points of suspension and steering 
components.

1.

Steering Post Support Bracket (use aerosol lubricant)

2.

Steering Post Lower Pivot

3.

Center Steering Arm

4.

Left and Right Spindle (raise front end for better grease entry)

5.

Front Ski Pivot

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5

4

5

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2

3

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Lubrication

Rear Suspension

Grease the rear suspension pivot shafts (raise the rear of unit). Locations 
are shown below.

An (X) indicates a grease point or fitting.

x

x

x

x

x

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Lubrication

Jackshaft Bearing

The jackshaft bearing on your model may be equipped with a grease 
fitting, but this component is greased for life at the factory. Additional 
lubrication is not required.

Driveshaft Bearing

Inject grease into the fitting on the 
speedometer drive adaptor until 
grease purges from inside or outside 
the bearing seal (approximately two 
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 Cable

Lubricate the choke slide and cables 
lightly with oil or grease. Before 
turning the engine off, operate the 
choke intermittently to draw 
moisture out of the choke plunger 
area and reduce the possibility of 
the choke becoming frozen.

Coupler Greasing

Grease the couplers on the 
jackshaft (1) and driveshaft (2).

x

x

x

1

2

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Lubrication

Gearcase Oil Level

Check the gearcase oil level at the 
intervals outlined in the maintenance 
charts beginning on page 64. Change 
the gearcase oil after the first 500 miles 
(800 km), then every 1000 miles (1600 
km) or seasonally.

To check the oil level, place the 
snowmobile on a level surface. The oil 
level should be between the “safe” 
marks on the dipstick (1). Do not 
overfill.

POLARIS recommends the use of 
POLARIS Synthetic Chaincase Lube. 
See page 106 for the part numbers of 
POLARIS products.

Clean the magnetic plug (2) every 500 
miles (800 km) and whenever checking 
or changing lubricant.

NOTICE: Mixing brands or using non-recommended lubricants could result in 

excessive wear to chain, sprockets and bearings. Always use 
POLARIS-recommended products for your vehicle.

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