Snowmobile Polaris EDGE / WIDETRAK (2007-2012 year). Manual - part 19

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Maintenance

9923396 - 2007-2012 EDGE/Widetrak LX Service Manual

Water Sediment Trap

Vehicles with carburetors incorporate a patented float
bowl water / sediment traps located at the bottom of each
carburetor.

Turn the fuel tank supply valve to the “OFF” position.

Position a container or shop towels under the work
area to help catch some of the contaminated gasoline.

Slide the clamp (A) away from the drain plug (B) and
remove it from the sediment tube and drain the
contaminated material from the bowl. Repeat for each
carburetor.

Wipe off the residue from the plug and reinstall the
clamps.

CHASSIS LUBRICATION

Most chassis, suspension and mechanical grease points
should be lubricated using Polaris Premium All Season
Grease.

Front Suspension

Lubricate grease zerks with Premium All Season Grease.

WARNING

When draining the traps, fuel spillage will occur. Be

sure to work in a well ventilated area away from

anything which may cause the fuel to ignite such as an

open flame, heaters, trouble lights or cigarettes.

Polaris Premium All Season Grease

Part Numbers:

3oz. Grease Gun Kit = 2871312

14oz. Tube = 2871423

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Rear Suspension

Lubricate grease zerks with Premium All Season Grease.

EDGE

WIDETRAK

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Maintenance

9923396 - 2007-2012 EDGE/Widetrak LX Service Manual

Jackshaft Bearing

Loosen the driven clutch retaining bolt and pull the clutch
toward you to expose the bearing and grease fitting. Inject
grease into the grease fitting in the flangette until grease
purges from the inside or outside of the bearing seal (may
take only two pumps). Push the clutch back onto the shaft
and replace the clutch retaining bolt. Torque the retaining
bolt to 18 ft-lbs (24.4 Nm).

Driveshaft Bearing

Lubricate with Premium All Season Grease.

Widetrak Drive Couplers

Lubricate couplers with Premium All Season Grease.

Throttle Cable

Lubricate the throttle cable lightly with fresh oil. With the
engine off, turn the handlebars to the left and lubricate well
as shown.

Choke And Choke 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.

Chaincase Oil

Maintain the oil level between the “safe” marks on the
dipstick whenever checking or changing oil.

Position the vehicle on a level surface

Remove the dipstick (1). Verify level is in SAFE zone.

Add the recommended oil as needed. Do not overfill.

Clean the magnetic tip (2) on the dipstick.

Reinstall the dipstick.

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9923396 - 2007-2012 EDGE/Widetrak LX Service Manual

Widetrak Gearcase Oil

Maintain the oil level between the SAFE marks on the
dipstick whenever checking or changing oil.

Position the vehicle on a level surface

Remove the dipstick (1). Verify level is SAFE zone.

Add the recommended oil as needed. Do not overfill.

Clean the magnetic tip (2) on the dipstick.

Reinstall the dipstick.

Chaincase / Gearcase Oil Replacement

Locate the chaincase or gearcase drain plug access
hole on the bottom of the nosepan.

Place an oil catch pan under the drain plug.

Remove the drain plug and drain the oil into the catch
pan.

Clean the magnetic plug to remove metal shavings.

Install drain plug and hand-tighten. Do not over-
tighten the drain plug.

Fill chaincase or gearcase at the dipstick hole.

BRAKE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

Brake Lever Travel

The brake lever travel should have a clearance no less
than 1/2” (1.27cm) from the handlebar grip. Inspection
should be made with the lever firmly depressed. If the lever
has less than this amount you may need to bleed the brake
system.

Brake Fluid

Inspect the reservoir to be sure it contains the correct
amount of fluid. Use only Polaris DOT 4 high temperature
brake fluid. Change fluid every 2 years or whenever the
fluid is dark or contamination is suspected.

NOTE: A low brake fluid level can be indicated
through the sight glass on the cover. If the fluid is low
this sight glass will glow a brighter color.

Chaincase Oil Capacity = 9oz. (266.2 ml)

Widetrak Gearcase Capacity = 20oz. (591.5 ml)

Recommended Lubricants:

Chaincase = Polaris Synthetic Chaincase Lubricant

Widetrak Gearcase = 0W-40 or 2W-50 Engine Oil

WARNING

Do not over fill the master cylinder. Fluid expansion
could cause brakes to lock, resulting in serious injury or
death. Once a bottle of brake fluid is opened, use what
is necessary and discard the rest. Do not store or use
a partial bottle of brake fluid. Brake fluid is hygroscopic,
meaning it rapidly absorbs moisture from the air. This
causes the boiling temperature of the brake fluid to
drop, leading to early brake fade and the possibility of
serious injury

1/2” (1.27cm)

FULL

LOW

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