2001 Polaris SLX, PRO 1200, Virage TX, Genesis, Virage TXi, Genesis i Personal Watercraft Service Manual, Page 41Get this manual
Maintenance General LubricationContinued Drive Shaft Lubrication
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The plastic drives haft shroud is designed to protect you from dangerous moving partsIt must be rotated out of the way to lubricate the driveshaft couplerFollow the instructions below in order to avoid personal injury
Grease drive shaft coupler and bearing housing anytime water in the craft has been at or above the coupler level to avoid damage to these partsLubrication after every 25 hours of operation is also recommended
Bonded Rubber Coupler and Solid Coupler
Driveshaft splines should be lubricated during pre-season maintenance, every 100 hours, or when pump is disassembledSealing a-rings at impeller end and inside coupler should be inspected and replaced if worn or damagedRefer to Final Drive section for drives haft removal procedureUse Premium All Season GreaseBonded Rubber Coupler Forward