2001 Polaris SLX, PRO 1200, Virage TX, Genesis, Virage TXi, Genesis i Personal Watercraft Service Manual, Page 219Get this manual
Final DrivePropulsion Driveshaft Lubrication
Grease the drive shaft coupler, and bearing carrier 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