Lubrication Recommendations

Content Source: 2021 Indy 120 Owner’s Manual (9931272 R01) > Maintenance Chapter

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Lubrication Recommendations

Inspect and lubricate all greaseable components at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on Periodic Maintenance Chart.

Track Lubrication

Track failure, loss of vehicle control and braking ability can result from extended use of this vehicle on surfaces providing marginal lubrication between the slider and track guide clips. Examples of marginal lubrication would include lakes without snow cover, icy trails and no-snow conditions.

The slide rail is designed to operate in conditions with adequate snow cover in order to provide sufficient lubrication. Excessive wear indicates insufficient lubrication. A new slider can cause faster heat build up in limited lubrication than a used slider, resulting in excessive wear.

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Track damage or failure caused by operation on ice or poor lubrication conditions may void the track warranty.

Suspension Lubrication

To maintain rider comfort and to retard wear of the pivot shafts, lubricate the suspension pivot shafts with POLARIS Premium All Season Grease several times during the season and again before summer storage each year. Lack of lubrication will result in reduced performance and a less comfortable riding experience.

Torsion Spring Sleeve
Torsion Springs
Carrier Wheel
Rear Limiter Strap
Spacer
Idler Wheel
Toe Guard

Adjuster Bolts
Slider
Rail
Torque Arm
Rail Bumper
Front Limiter Strap

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The X’s in the above illustration indicate lubrication points. A grease gun kit complete with grease and adaptors is available to lubricate all fittings on POLARIS snowmobiles.

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Make it a weekly practice to check for loose bolts and nuts on the suspension system. If any loose bolts are found on the rail be sure to clean the threads and apply LOCTITE® 262 before tightening.

Controls and Linkage

Lubricate all bushings and tie rod ends with a light coat of oil or grease. Remove the spindle shafts and lubricate the bushings on the top and bottom of the trailing arm.

Lubricate throttle and brake controls and cables with POLARIS Premium All Season Grease. Force a small amount of lubricant down the cable. See Choke/Cable Lubrication.

Bearings

Always grease drive shaft clutch side bearings with a high quality bearing grease to prevent corrosion, which will destroy the bearings.

Electrical Connections

Separate the electrical connector blocks and clean corrosive build-up from the connectors. Lubricate the blocks with dielectric grease and re-connect. Replace worn or frayed electrical wire and connectors. Be sure wiring harnesses are properly secured away from sharp edges, steering linkage, moving parts, and hot exhaust components.