2011 Polaris Cross Country Owners Manual - Page 85

2011 Polaris Cross Country Manual

Page 85 highlights

Maintenance Electrical Precautions Be aware of the following precautions regarding the electrical system to avoid disruption of electrical signals and possible system malfunction. DO: • DO use ONLY genuine VICTORY parts and accessories designed for your model and follow the instructions provided. • DO use the accessory power jack provided (if equipped). • If it is necessary to provide power to an item that does not use one of the previously mentioned power jacks, connect to the load side of the main circuit breaker (under the cover behind the oil cooler), and connect the ground wire to the engine ground at the front left side of the crankcase (near the circuit breaker). DO NOT: • DO NOT splice or cut any wires. • DO NOT tap in to any power or ground on the motorcycle unless specifically directed to do so by the VICTORY instructions that come with the kit. • DO NOT back-probe electrical connectors on the vehicle unless directed to do so by the Service Manual. • DO NOT power any accessories from the diagnostic connector (under left side cover). Engine Compression Test An engine compression test can be performed to monitor general engine condition. See the VICTORY Service Manual or your authorized VICTORY dealer. Exhaust System Inspection Check the exhaust system for stains from leaking exhaust gasses. Replace damaged or leaking exhaust gaskets. See the VICTORY Service Manual or your authorized VICTORY dealer. Check all exhaust system fasteners. Tighten loose clamps and fasteners. Do not overtighten. 5 Fastener Torques 1. 12 ft-lbs (16 Nm) 2. 35 ft-lbs (47.5 Nm) 3. 8 ft-lbs (11 Nm) 4. 35 in-lbs (4 Nm) 5. 18 ft-lbs (24 Nm) 5 3 2 1 2 2 3 4 81

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • 91
  • 92
  • 93
  • 94
  • 95
  • 96
  • 97
  • 98
  • 99
  • 100
  • 101
  • 102
  • 103
  • 104
  • 105
  • 106
  • 107
  • 108
  • 109
  • 110
  • 111
  • 112
  • 113
  • 114
  • 115
  • 116
  • 117
  • 118
  • 119
  • 120
  • 121
  • 122
  • 123
  • 124
  • 125
  • 126

81
Maintenance
Electrical Precautions
Be aware of the following precautions regarding the electrical system to avoid disruption of
electrical signals and possible system malfunction.
DO:
°
DO use ONLY genuine VICTORY parts and accessories designed for your model and fol-
low the instructions provided.
°
DO use the accessory power jack provided (if equipped).
°
If it is necessary to provide power to an item that does not use one of the previously men-
tioned power jacks, connect to the load side of the main circuit breaker (under the cover
behind the oil cooler), and connect the ground wire to the engine ground at the front left
side of the crankcase (near the circuit breaker).
DO NOT:
°
DO NOT splice or cut any wires.
°
DO NOT tap in to any power or ground on the motorcycle unless specifically directed to
do so by the VICTORY instructions that come with the kit.
°
DO NOT back-probe electrical connectors on the vehicle unless directed to do so by the
Service Manual.
°
DO NOT power any accessories from the diagnostic connector (under left side cover).
Engine Compression Test
An engine compression test can be performed to monitor general engine condition. See the
VICTORY Service Manual
or your authorized VICTORY dealer.
Exhaust System Inspection
Check the exhaust system for stains from leaking exhaust gasses. Replace damaged or leak-
ing exhaust gaskets. See the
VICTORY Service Manual
or your authorized VICTORY dealer.
Check all exhaust system fasteners. Tighten loose clamps and fasteners. Do not overtighten.
Fastener Torques
1.
12 ft-lbs (16 Nm)
2.
35 ft-lbs (47.5 Nm)
3.
8 ft-lbs (11 Nm)
4.
35 in-lbs (4 Nm)
5.
18 ft-lbs (24 Nm)
2
3
4
3
1
5
5
2
2