Snowmobile Polaris Trail RMK (2010 year). Manual - part 16

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Polaris Recommended Maintenance Program

To ensure many trouble-free miles of snowmobiling enjoyment, follow 

recommended regular maintenance and perform service checks as out-

lined in this manual. Record maintenance and service in the Mainte-

nance Log beginning on page 124.
The recommended maintenance schedule on your snowmobile calls for 

service and maintenance inspections at 150 miles (240 km), 500 miles 

(800 km) and 1000 miles (1600 km). These inspections should be per-

formed by a qualified service technician. For continued optimum perfor-

mance and component life, continue maintenance checks at 1000 mile 

(1600 km) intervals.
All necessary replacement parts and labor incurred, with the exception 

of authorized warranty repairs, become the responsibility of the regis-

tered owner. If, during the course of the warranty period, part failures 

occur as a result of owner neglect in performing recommended regular 

maintenance, the cost of repairs are the responsibility of the owner.
Personal safety is critical when attempting to service or make adjust-

ments to your snowmobile. If you’re not familiar with safe service or 

adjustment procedures and the use of tools, or if you don’t feel comfort-

able performing these tasks yourself, contact an authorized Polaris 

dealer for service.

NOTICE: Hot components can cause damage to plastic. Always make sure the 

exhaust system and engine have cooled before tipping the snowmo-

bile on its side for service or inspection.

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Periodic Maintenance Interval Table

The following chart is a guide based on average riding conditions. You 

may need to increase frequency based on riding conditions. When 

inspection reveals the need for replacement parts, always use genuine 

Polaris parts, available from your Polaris dealer.

I - Inspect (clean, adjust, tighten, lubricate, replace if necessary)
C - Clean

R - Replace

L - Lubricate

Item

See 

Page

Frequency

150 mi.

(240 km)

500 mi.

(800 km)

1000 mi.

(1600 km)

2000 mi.

(3200 km)

Pre-

Season

CLUTCH

Clutch Offset Alignment
(without belt)

86

I

I

I

Drive Belt Condition

87

I

I

I

I

Clutches (disassemble)

86

C

C

C

Belt Tension

--

I

I

I

I

Clutch Sheaves

90

I

I

I

I

ENGINE

Engine Mounts

--

I

I

I

I

Recoil Rope

47

I

I

I

I

Engine Mounting Plate

--

I

I

I

Engine Torque Stop

91

I

I

I

I

Cylinder Head Bolts

--

I

I

I

Cylinder Base Nuts

--

I

I

I

I

Ignition Timing BTDC

--

I

I

I

Spark Plug Condition

74

I

I

I

I

I

Exhaust Pipe

80

I

I

Exhaust Retaining 

Springs 

80

I

I

I

I

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Periodic Maintenance Interval Table

I - Inspect (clean, adjust, tighten, lubricate, replace if necessary)
C - Clean

R - Replace

L - Lubricate

Item

See 

Page

Frequency

150 mi.

(240 km)

500 mi.

(800 km)

1000 mi.

(1600 km)

2000 mi.

(3200 km)

Pre-

Season

BRAKES

Hose Routing

--

I

I

I

I

Hose Condition

--

I

I

I

I

Fluid Leaks

--

I

I

I

I

Brake Pads

81

I

I

I

I

Brake Disc

--

I

I

I

I

Parking Brakes

46

I

I

I

I

Brake System

45,81

I

Brake fluid

82

R

FUEL MANAGEMENT

Pilot Air Screws

--

I

I

I

Carburetor (synchronize)

56

I

I

I

Idle RPM

--

I

I

I

Throttle Lever

44,59

I

I

I

I

I

Oil Pump Lever 
(synchronize) 

--

I

I

I

Throttle Cable

72

L

L

L

Choke Cable

72

I

L

L

L

Vent Lines

--

I

I

I

I

Throttle Position Sensor

--

I

I

I

Choke

72

I

I

I

Fuel Filter

79

R

R

Fuel Lines

79

I

I

I

I

I

Oil Filter

79

R

R

Oil Lines

79

I

I

I

Oil Change

N/A

R

R

I

Air Box

--

I

I

I

I

I

Drain and Water Traps

77

I

I

I

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Periodic Maintenance Interval Table

I - Inspect (clean, adjust, tighten, lubricate, replace if necessary)
C - Clean

R - Replace

L - Lubricate

Item

See 

Page

Frequency

150 mi.

(240 km)

500 mi.

(800 km)

1000 mi.

(1600 km)

2000 mi.

(3200 km)

Pre-

Season

ELECTRICAL

Auxiliary Shut-Off Switch

48

I

I

I

I

I

Throttle Safety Switch

44,58

I

I

I

I

I

Ignition Switch

48

I

I

I

I

I

Taillight

48

I

I

I

I

I

Brakelight

48

I

I

I

I

I

Headlight

48

I

I

I

I

I

CHASSIS

Ski Toe Alignment

--

I

I

I

Suspension Mounting 

Bolts

--

I

I

I

I

I

Steering Fasteners

--

I

I

I

I

C

Rear Suspension 
Fasteners

--

I

I

I

I

I

Suspension Shock Oil

--

I

I

I

I

Cooling Fins and Shroud

--

I

I

I

I

Drive Shaft Bearings

72

L

L

L

I

Skags (Wear Bars)

99

I

I

I

I

I

Ski Saddle/Spindle Bolts

--

I

I

I

I

I

Ski Pivots

70

L

L

L

L

I

Ski Spindle

70

L

L

L

L

I

Steering Arm(s)

70

L

L

L

L

I

Upper/ Lower Steering 

Post Support Bracket

70

L

L

L

L

I

Hood Straps

47

I

I

I

I

I

Battery Fluid Level

101

I

I

I

I

I

Rear Wheel Idler Bolts 

and Nuts

95

I

I

I

I

I