What needs to be greased on a ATV?
Most ATV drive shafts will have a grease fitting, called a zerk fitting, on the U-joints at the ends of the shaft. About once a month you should pump a shot or two of multi-purpose moly grease from a grease gun. If your wheeler has CV joints, it is important to keep an eye on the rubber boots.
How often should I grease my Can Am?
depends on your ammount of riding, Check out your bike before you do go riding. But best to do maintenence after a ride( after the cleaning process is done). That way all oils are heated up and viscous and you won’t have to worry about it later on. Some grease after every other ride, some after every ride.
Where are the grease fittings on a Polaris Sportsman?
There is one on the inside of each tire, totalling 4. Your four wheeler may have more depending on the year and model. See Picture for what a grease fitting looks like so you can check the rest of your 4wheeler. Once you’ve located all grease fittings, get your grease gun and put the tip of the grease gun over the grease fitting.
How do you Grease a Zerk fitting on an ATV?
Step 1. Press the grease gun’s coupler over a zerk fitting. Step 2. Pull the grease gun’s handle or lever (depending on your grease gun model) to pump grease into the zerk fitting. Step 3. Remove the coupler from the zerk fitting, and wipe away the residual grease from the zerk to prevent debris and contaminates sticking to it.
Where are the Zerk fittings on a Polaris Sportsman?
However, the location of zerks is very similar for most ATVs in general. For example, the zerk fittings on a 2011 Polaris Sportsman 850XP are as follows: At the forward end of the front propshaft. On the top and bottom of each rear wheel bearing carrier. On each of the upper and lower front A-arm mounting points.
What’s the best way to grease a sportsman?
If the grease starts coming out of the fitting, there is plenty in there. Then, simply go onto the next fitting until all fittings have been greased. Wipe off any excess with an old rag, and if you’re really clean, you can clean the outside of your grease gun with any type of cleaner such as carb cleaner, KO Dirt blaster, or brake parts cleaner.
There is one on the inside of each tire, totalling 4. Your four wheeler may have more depending on the year and model. See Picture for what a grease fitting looks like so you can check the rest of your 4wheeler. Once you’ve located all grease fittings, get your grease gun and put the tip of the grease gun over the grease fitting.
What kind of tire does a Polaris Sportsman have?
The one shown in the picture is a 2011 Polaris Sportsman 800 Twin, but all Sportsman models are relatively the same. Front Right of 4 Wheeler Front Right Tire Front Right Grease Fitting
If the grease starts coming out of the fitting, there is plenty in there. Then, simply go onto the next fitting until all fittings have been greased. Wipe off any excess with an old rag, and if you’re really clean, you can clean the outside of your grease gun with any type of cleaner such as carb cleaner, KO Dirt blaster, or brake parts cleaner.
How to do a grease fitting on an ATV?
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