Snowmobile Polaris Turbo IQ LXT (2014 year). Manual - part 25

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MAINTENANCE

Lubrication

Driveshaft Bearing

Inject grease into the fitting on the 
speedometer 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.

Front Suspension

The front suspension and steering components do not require lubrica-
tion.

Fitting

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Lubrication

Rear Suspension

Lubricate the suspension pivot shafts with POLARIS Premium All Sea-
son Grease at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Table 
beginning on page 91 and before seasonal storage. When operating in 
heavy, wet snow conditions, lubricate every 500 miles (800 km).

Lack of lubrication will adversely affect your ride and the life of the sus-
pension. For more information about suspension lubrication and adjust-
ments, see your POLARIS dealer.

IQ Comfort Rear Suspension

X

X

X

X

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Gearcase Oil

Gearcase Oil Check

Check and change the gearcase 
oil at the intervals outlined in the 
Periodic Maintenance Table 
beginning on page 91.

POLARIS recommends the use 
of POLARIS Synthetic Chain-
case Lube. See page 141 for the 
part numbers of POLARIS prod-
ucts.

The dipstick is located on the 
lower front side of the gearcase. 
Maintain the oil level in the safe 
operating range, between the 
upper and lower marks on the 
dipstick.

1. Position the vehicle on a 

level surface.

2. Remove the dipstick and 

wipe it dry with a clean 
cloth. Reinstall the dipstick.

3. Remove the dipstick and view the oil level.

4. Add the recommended oil as needed. Do not overfill.

5. Reinstall the dipstick.

Dipstick

SAFE Range

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Gearcase Oil

Gearcase Oil Change

The drain plug is located on the bottom 
of the gearcase.

POLARIS does not recommend tipping 
the snowmobile onto it's side for service. 
Any time the snowmobile is tipped onto 
it's left side, always check the oil level 
and clean the foam oil breather element. 
See page 102.

1. Position the vehicle on a level sur-

face.

2. Remove the drain plug and drain the 

oil into a drain pan. Allow the oil to 
drain completely.

Tip: The sealing surfaces on the drain plug 

and the gearcase should be clean and 
free of burrs, nicks or scratches.

3. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 

6-10 ft. lbs. (8-13 Nm).

4. Remove the dipstick.

5. Add 9 oz. (266 ml) of the recommended oil. Do not overfill.

6. Reinstall the dipstick, making sure it is seated properly.

Drain Plug