Content Source: 2021 GEM e2/e4/e6/eXLD Owner’s Manual (9939951-EN R01) > Maintenance Chapter
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The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual. Click the CONTENTS link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com |
 WARNING |
| Always wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle. Wear a full-face shield and gloves when working with or around batteries and electrical connectors. Always use insulated tools when working with or near batteries. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death. |
| NOTICE |
| Damage to electrical connections and components will occur if they are unplugged before the service disconnect is unplugged. |
| WARNING |
| Before servicing the vehicle’s electrical system, always unplug the service disconnect first, then disconnect any electrical accessory connections, then disconnect the negative cable from the 12-volt battery, then disconnect the negative terminal from the main battery pack. See Service Disconnect in the Features and Controls chapter. |
| NOTICE |
| Service and adjustments are important for proper vehicle operation. If you're not familiar with safe service and adjustment procedures, your authorized GEM dealer can perform these operations. |
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Monthly Maintenance |
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Check cables and terminal connections |
Battery Inspections/Maintenance |
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Check for worn insulation or frayed wires |
Battery Inspections/Maintenance |
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Check battery hold-down bar to ensure batteries are tightly secured |
Battery Inspections/Maintenance |
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Check tires for correct air pressure and wear |
Tires |
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Check wheels for proper torque after first 100 miles (160 km) driven, and after first 100 miles (160 km) after any wheel if removed |
Wheel Installation |
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Rotate wheels every 5000 miles (8000 km), or more frequently if needed |
Wheel Nut Torque |
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Check brake fluid reservoir for proper brake fluid level. |
Brake Fluid |
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Check brake lines for leaks. |
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Check seat belts for proper operation |
Seat Belt Inspection |
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Check headlights, horn, turn signals, windshield wiper and brake lights for proper operation. |
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Check steering wheel freeplay |
Steering Wheel Inspection |
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