1985-1995 Polaris ATV and Light Utility Hauler Service Manual, Page 172Get this manual
TRANSMISSION Speedometer Service 1Remove speedometer cable from the speedometer head and lubricate it periodically with Polaris cable lube (PN 2870510)2Use generous bend (radius) when installing cableDo not kink cable3If cable routing is binding or incorrect, the small drive key may twist off at the drive adaptorIt will be necessary to fray the remainder of the drive key in the drive adaptor so needle nose plier can be used to remove itTurning small drill bit (carefully) will fray the keyIf this is not successful, the drive key adaptor will have to be drilled out or broken out of the transmission shaft, or unscrewedNOTE: Left hand thread4After replacing speedometer cable or drive key, be sure to check the cable for the proper routingSome ATVs may have cable routed in manner which places additional load on the cable or drive keyCheck for kinks or damage to the outer housing preventing smooth rotation of the inner cable5The cable should be routed as shown in the illustration belowExcess length should be taken up by producing long gradual curves in the areas shown6Be sure the cable is routed through the hole in the front cab, and is not pinched by the plastic cowling in the area next to the oil tank7Use Polaris Clutch and Cable Lube (PN 2870510) to lubricate speedometer cablesSpeedo Head