1999 Polaris SLH, SLTH, SLX, SLTX, PRO785 Factory Service Manual, Page 257Get this manual
FINAL DRIVEJET PUMPBILGE SYSTEM Driveshaft Lubrication (All Models) Driveshaft Lubrication
Grease the drive shaft coupler any time water in the watercraft has been at or above the coupler level to avoid damage to these partsLubricate after every 25 hours of operation (every 15 hours if operated in salt water)See Drive Shaft Coupler lubrication belowBonded rubber couplersdrive shaft must be removed to grease splinesSee maintenance guidelines in Maintenance Section, and refer to drive shaft removal in this sectionBe sure to lubricate drive shaft periodically and after reassembly
WARNING
The plastic drive shaft shroud is designed to protect you from dangerous moving partsIn order to lubricate the driveshaft coupler, the driveshaft shroud must be rotatedFollow the instructions below in order to avoid personal injury
Driveshaft Coupler Bearing Housing Lubrication
123Remove lanyard cord and lock plate from the engine stop switchRemove seatRemove battery ground (-) cableLoosen clamp holding plastic driveshaft shroud in place and rotate it 1800 (See III1)Solid Couplersturn driveshaft coupler until grease fitting is accessibleBonded rubber couplersdrive shaft must be removed to grease splinesSee maintenance guidelines in Maintenance Sectionand refer to drive shaft removal in th is sectionUsing grease gun with Polaris grease gun adaptor lubricate coupler at the grease fitting until the coupler boot just begins to expandLubricate bearing housing at grease fitting until grease purges past the sealsUse only Polaris Premium Marine or All Purpose grease