2001 Polaris SLX, PRO 1200, Virage TX, Genesis, Virage TXi, Genesis i Personal Watercraft Service Manual, Page 217Get this manual
Final DrivePropulsion Pump AlignmentContinued Troubleshooting Symptoms Probable Cause Repair Required
Shim engine mounts Tighten or replace mounts Tighten engine to mounting plate bolts Remove, re-seal, and install pumpTorque fastenersDetermine cause of pump to hull misalignment: Pump mounting studs installed incorrectlyHull damage from over tightened or incorrectly installed studsScoop improperly installed (Remove and re-install inlet scoop)Ride plate should be flush with bottom of hullInspect drive shaft runout Tighten or replace mounts Tighten engine to mounting plate bolts See above Splines worn or stripped at engine Engine misaligned to pump coupler end of drive shaft or inside Loose or broken engine mounts of coupler; Engine loose on mount plate through-hull fitting failure or rapid wear of bushings in bearing housingSplines worn or stripped at impeller end of drive shaft or inside impellerPump mounting bolts loose Pump misaligned with hull (check for gap between hull and pump housing as shown on Page
Excessive drive line vibration