Snowmobile Polaris Rush (2010 year). Manual - part 27

109

MAINTENANCE

Transporting the Snowmobile

Whenever the snowmobile is transported:
1. Be sure the fuel cap and oil cap are installed correctly.
2. Tie the snowmobile to the transporting unit securely using suitable 

straps.

3. Remove the ignition key to prevent loss.

110

POLARIS PRODUCTS

Part No.

Description

Engine Lubricants

2870791

Fogging Oil (12 oz. Aerosol)

2875035

Premium 2-Cycle Semi-Synthetic Engine Oil (qt.) (break-in only)

2875036

Premium 2-Cycle Semi-Synthetic Engine Oil (gal.) (break-in only)

2877882

VES Gold Plus Synthetic 2-Cycle Engine Oil (qt.)

2877953

VES Gold Plus Synthetic 2-Cycle Engine Oil (2 qt.)

2877883

VES Gold Plus Synthetic 2-Cycle Engine Oil (gal.)

2877884

VES Gold Plus Synthetic 2-Cycle Engine Oil (2.5 gal.)

2877887

VES Gold Plus Synthetic 2-Cycle Engine Oil (ltr)

2877888

VES Gold Plus Synthetic 2-Cycle Engine Oil (4 ltr)

Chaincase Lubricants

2873105

Synthetic Chaincase Lubricant (qt.)

2872951

Synthetic Chaincase Lubricant (12 oz.)

Grease/Specialized Lubricants

2871312

Grease Gun Kit, Premium All Season (3 oz.)

2871322

Premium All Season Grease (3 oz. cartridge)

2871423

Premium All Season Grease (14 oz. cartridge)

2871329

Dielectric Grease (Nyogel

t

)

Coolant

2871323

Anitfreeze, 60/40 Premix (gal.)

2871534

Anitfreeze, 60/40 Premix (qt.)

Additives/Miscellaneous

2871326

Carbon Clean Plus (12 oz.)

2870652

Fuel Stabilizer (16 oz.)

2872189

DOT 4 Brake Fluid (12 oz.)

2872893

Engine Degreaser (12 oz.)

2870505

Isopropyl

2872889

Brake and Clutch Cleaner 

2872890

Carb and Throttle Body Cleaner 

2878018

Shock Thread Spray Lubricant

111

TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Troubleshooting

Unless you have experience and training in two-cycle engine repair, see 

your dealer if technical problems arise.

Problem

Probable Cause Solution

Erratic engine oper-

ating RPM during 

acceleration or load 

variations

Drive clutch binding

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Driven clutch mal-

function

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Harsh drive clutch 

engagement

Drive belt worn or 

too narrow

• Replace the drive belt.

Excessive belt/

sheave clearance

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Drive belt turns over

Wrong belt for appli-

cation

• Replace the drive belt.

Clutch alignment out 

of spec

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Engine mount bro-

ken or loose

• Inspect and replace. SEE YOUR 

DEALER.

Machine fails to 

move

Clutch jammed

• Check for twisted belt or broken 

spring. SEE YOUR DEALER.

Track jammed

• Foreign object may be caught or the 

rail slide melted to the track clips 

due to lack of lubrication.

• Track may be iced up or frozen to 

the ground. 

Chaincase sprocket 

or chain jammed or 

broken

• Chain is loose or broken or chain 

tightener is loose. SEE YOUR 

DEALER.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Troubleshooting

Problem

Probable Cause Solution

Noise in drive 

system

Broken drive clutch 

components

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Bearing failure/ 

chaincase, jackshaft, 

or front drive shaft

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Drive belt surface 

flat spots

• Inspect and replace as needed.

Drive chain loose

• Inspect and adjust (or replace).

Drive chain worn, 

sprocket teeth bro-

ken

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Poor low RPM 

performance

Worn drive belt

• Inspect and replace as needed.

Excessive belt/

sheave clearance

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Sticky clutch

• SEE YOUR DEALER.

Poor fuel quality

• Use 87-91 octane fuel (or higher).

Engine doesn't turn

Seized engine

• SEE YOUR DEALER. Seizure is a 

result of poor lubrication, inade-

quate fuel supply, broken parts or 

improper cooling.

Hydrostatic lock 

• Fuel may have entered the crankcase 

while the vehicle was standing or 

being transported. SEE YOUR 

DEALER to correct the cause. Drain 

plug(s) are located on the lower 

crankcase for emergency draining.