Polaris Xplorer Maintenance You Didn't Know About
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- čas přidán 20. 03. 2020
- Change transmission fluid, Counter Balance fluid, Muffler clean out, and grease points. I forgot 1 grease point on the middle eccentric behind the right tire.
This is for a 1995-2001 Xplorer 400 two stroke but probably a sportsman as they have similar motors. - Jak na to + styl
THANK YOU!!!! Just bought a '97 400 xplorer 2 cycle 4wd. Your video was very helpful in assisting me to getting it ready to take it to my new deer lease.
Great to hear and you will enjoy that quad.
Great video- very well done and easy to follow. I just purchased the same model as Max. Hope to see you make more videos on this ATV in the future!
Thanks, will do! Let me know what you need.
Well done. Just bought a one owner machine this evening and will be doing these.
SO glad I found this video! Excellent work!!
Wow. I've got a 96 Big Boss 6x6 currently at a Polaris dealer getting a bunch of services done, one of them being a service that should encompass this. Definitely gives an otherwise ignorant customer the knowledge to know what to check as far as service been done! Thank you so much
Bonus: Ask if these things were done. They are in the manual but are often over looked. Mostly the "counter balance" oil as people don't think 2 strokes take oil.
Thanks for the great informative video, I wish all the videos on youtube were like that.
thanks for the info. changing all the fluids on mine now. your quad still looks good for its age. mines pretty decent still too!
My father in law bought it new and sold it to me. Was kept inside it's whole life and low miles, 1600. Keep up the maintenance and enjoy, they are a blast.
Informative and professional quality vid, much appreciated.
Glad it was helpful!
You did a good job. Thank you. We have a 1996 explorer 400 just like yours and no book. Thanks again
This is an excellent video for showig /explaining sysytems and their parts. Thank you. I own a 97 sport 400 its my baby 🎉
Great Video! Helps a lot.
Just got a 01 and going to be fixing it up.
Sounds good! Way cheaper then a new one and they are easy to work on.
you sir are what youtube should be about definitely earned my sub.👍
Appreciate it. I try to keep them short and sweet without a lot of talking about other things.
I have a 96 Xplorer 400 that I purchased last year. Love these machines! Glad you posted the video. I have a PDF of the shop manual that certainly helps.
Can you email me the PDF file svbird11@gmail.com. thanks
Could someone post a link to the manual? I have a 94 and having trouble finding it.
Email me too please!
Can you email me the shop manual, could really use it rebuilding 2 of the at the same time. My email is Gametech89179@gmail.com Thanks Randy
I also have one of these.... any chance you could send me the PDF also? bsggsb@hotmail.com. Thanks!!
I bought a sportsman 400 from a friend. I asked my friend if he ever changed the fluids. He said never. I drained the transmission fluid and it looked like chocolate milk. I went to buy all the fluids after that. Thanks for the video
That is why I made it! ATV maintenance gets over looked so often and they are driven in tough conditions. Glad it helped and have fun.
didnt know all those oil and grease points existed, thanks for the info
You bet!
Maker Max Corbett : THANKYOU FOR SHARING YOUR TALLENT HERE SIR . 94 POLARIS 400 4X4 1ST TIME TWO STROKE OWNER .
Can't thank you enough for this video! I've probably watched it about 30 times in the past few months since I bought my 400
Oh wow, glad it helped you out!
I found grease fittings @ bottom of front struts (for lower ball joints) on a '94, 300 4x4.
Forgive if I missed it on this video. Thanx! ...I would have missed the swing arm/Dri. shaft fittings without this Vid.
Good Stuff Sir. Much appreciated!
Very good and well done Help full maintenance video!!
Glad it helped
Awesome step by step tutorial
Thanks
Great video!
Great Video!
Very helpful, thank you.
Very helpfull knowledgeable video
Looks good, thanks, my top radiator tube pooped off, guess it had a blowned head, redid with past, its smoking near motor exhaust, not sure the waterpump works or thermostat, can not find so far :( Bad buy even if little mileage.
These were never the fastest machines but for long treks and trails of all types these machines really are great for the money, I love the 2 stroke Polaris but only cause I can not afford the scrambler 1000cc yet!
You should learn up on 2 strokes and how they work , you might rethink your stance 😊
8:10 one of the most important things ESPECIALLY if your just slow speed riding . use JB weld to make new threads works flawless last forever
I owned a 1995 Explorer 300 4x4 , I used Harley trans fluid and the wheel hub took ATF . I had good 30,000 miles on it Road to work and home used it for logging and working the Farm . maintenance replacing sprockets chains tires . if you take care of it it will take care of you . 1 owner from 95 till 2017 I sold it it look a year old . it was garage keep .
30,000 miles? Holy shit! That's absolutely insane and awesome at the same time.
Very helpful.
Glad you think so!
Thank you so much! I have the exact same 95 400 xplorer and no manual this helped alot!
Search online, I was able to find a PDF maintenance manual a few years back. Glad this helped. It is not hard, but you have to know about it. I did not know about the counter balance oil.
@@MakerMaxCorbett ill check for that pdf but honestly you covered everything. An excellent video man I really appreciate it!
Don't forget there are lower ball joint grease fittings on the rear-facing side of the strut assemblies. The owner's manual also mentions an A-arm pivot fitting near the ball joint fitting but haven't found them yet. Awesome video!
Love your property dude
where on the carb is the oil pumped in to? my hanse manual shows the port on top next to the airbox. but it was connected to a port close to the bowl. any help would be appreciated.
Awesome video, thanks! I have a 96 Xplorer, and just changed the chain and sprocket using the other video you posted. So far so good!
Quick question: Does it really only take 75cc/ml of the 10w30 for the counter balance oil? Doesn't seem like a lot. I was thinking it would take a few quarts. I couldn't find anything online with official capacities for fluids..
That is what it ended up being for me. I gave that number as a starting point. Put that much in and then check the dip stick for a final amount.
@@MakerMaxCorbett Thanks very much!
I have the original book that came with my xplorer from 1985-1996 polaris atvs atvs if you ever need any information
The one for the driveshaft (goes between transmission and rear rotor/pulley) on my 300 is not accessible without taking off the swingarm. Not sure if someone installed wrong.
I have a 1996 polaris explorer 400 4x4 if I drained my counter balance and crackcase do I put 10w30 in the counter balance fill spot where do I put the oil for crackcase and what type of oil
When I done my muffler it powered the black shit out but I put the front end up on blocks
Do you have a video on how to change the spark plug? Is it similar to a sportsman 500
What did you put on the crankcase? What oil did it take you never refilled it on the video
Good info, You forgot To Adjust and lube that dry chain.......
When adding AGL fluid, what is the line connected to right above there???
What tool are you using for the counterbalance
Just a fyi for anyone working on one of these. If your oil in the counter housing is milkshake you have a failure in the waterpump seal.
Does the 2 strokes tAke the oil u put in with a saring
Hows does water get in the engine and are they powerful for towing
Hi there you guys know hot to order the coolant reservoir I can’t find it I got a 94 Polaris liquid cooled 2x4 400.thank you
What about the gear selector?
Do you have a link to the headlights
Stp makes the demand drive fluid that this model is supposed to take
Where did you fing that manual,? I cant find a Polaris factory manual
How the 4x4 works on 1999 polaris xplorer 400 4x4
I would like to suggest changing the brake fluid after every season. That stuff gets pretty nasty after 2 years and sucking it out, like you did with the syringe, is easy.
Still in the lines. Bleed the old stuff out
I have a 2000 polaris explorer 400 it turns over but it doesn’t stay on it bogs out every time I try to keep it staying on
Thanks for the great video. Do you have any knowledge of a crankcase drain plug? I have a drain plug for the pull start/flywheel cover. Any input would be appreciated.
Not sure what drain plug. I go over a few in this video. There is a crankcase drain plug and then a few others but no oils in them.
I just bought a 400 1996 xplorer great video. What is reservoir on top of machine in front? I was hoping u would address it. Thanks
The one in front of the headlight is where the 2 stroke oil goes. Keep that full. It will last about 2-3 tanks of gas before you need to fill it again.
@@MakerMaxCorbett thanks so much!!
I have been using 75w80 in my gearbox and have had no problems much cheaper option.
I am glad that works for you and I am sure it is fine. Considering I change mine once a year, I don't mind getting the real stuff at $15 a bottle which lasts 2 changes. Cheaper then a new transmission.
Lol no joke I have a 93 trail boss 350 with 13000 miles and everything on that wheeler is used and abused I changed the fluids for the first time in 30 years yesterday 🤣🤣🤣 also it’s been rolled 14 times and i can’t kill the engine I’m never selling this wheeler and I will put as much money into it to keep it going Bc it has put up with my grandfather’s bs my dads bs and now mine 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Are you aware of any snow plow kits that fit this quad? Thanks for the informational video 👍🏻
I have a plow for mine not sure what brand
Any plow will work, the hard part is going to be getting a mounting plate for the bottom. I doubt anyone makes a mounting plate for an ATV that is 20 years old. Plus this 2 stroke engine likes to rev high.
You used a 1500 rpm drill. Why would you do that?
I do have my manual
That is awesome! Most people loose them after 25 years.
Can you, or have you posted a video for tightening the rear drive chain???? TIA!!!
Yes. It is one of the first ones I made. czcams.com/video/ZBemY0gI5Y8/video.html
I got almost the same bike but my is 2x4 400 a 94 what other parts from other models fits on it cuz is hard to get parts on amazon with this info. Thank you
There's tons of parts online, been getting mine from ebay
Soooo if I have a bunch of nasty water that came outta the last two drains you showed us, what does that mean? And what should I check next?
If it came out of the "counter balance" plug then either: 1. it has been a long time since you changed it or 2. you have coolant leaking into it. Mine was white/water but had not been changed since new in '95. Check your coolant level if that is fine, change the oil again in a year and hopefully it is clean.
Looking for someone that could help me find a problem with my 1994 polaris xplorer 400 4x4.
It started when the engine could not be shut off with the key. Installed a new switch, that wasn't the problem. Now the engine starts ok and runs fine until it warms up a bit then it shuts down and won't start again until it cools down. What could be causing that?
Mine was having a similar problem. The oil wasn't mixing with the gas. I mixed some and poured it into the gas and it hasn't shut off since.
i just bought one of these for $400.last weekend my first two stroke . searching all videos to learn . one video shows to check oil pumping and priming details . share what you found out on this issue please . best blessings.
Could you use 75 90 differential/rear end oil?
It does not take much oil so I would use what Polaris recommends. Their oil is cheaper then a new transmission.
What about engine oil change ? Any video for that please
2 stroke doesn't have engine oil.
I never did this before only the gas and oil and antifreeze lol
Same here until I read about it in the manual.
Hi just bought one and the heatlight comes on fast enought, while waiting for fan to start it oil tube flew off on top of right side :( Dam is it serious?
I do not understand what you as asking. Please check your sentence structure.
What kind of oil does it use up in the front that Reservoir that is has in the front
You have to use a 2-stroke injection oil that is rated for oil injection systems. Polaris sells one that is called VES I believe and Lucas makes one that I use. I know there are other brands out there but make sure you get one that produces less smoke. You'll like it better.
@@Randy7025 do you have to mix it ? Or just put it in straight from the container
@heather carroll As long as no one has disconnected the oil pump or the oil pump has not failed, there is no need to pre-mix your gas/oil. If you are uncertain about whether the oil pump is working, you would need to fill the oil reservoir and mark the level with a sharpie marker. Pre-mix the gas and run the quad until the tank is nearly empty. You can then check the oil reservoir to see if the level has dropped. If so, no need to continue pre-mixxing and just monitor oil level. You should be able to get at least three tank fulls of gas through the quad until you need to add more oil.
Is this the same as on a 1995 magnum 425 4x4 4stroke
No this is a 450 2 Stroke. Same as the scrambler and I think sportsman.
Is there counter balance oil in the 300?
no idea
Its de same thing with polaris explorer 300 1999 ?
I am not sure but would think things are the same. They might be in different locations though.
My manual says hubs take 2.5oz which is 75cc’s?
I am not sure the amount, it is small. Dump that amount in you said and then turn it to 4 O'clock and see if any come out.
Maker Max Corbett no I’m telling you the manual says 2.5oz which is 75ccs. You put 20 in
How you drain fuel from the bottom?
Drain fuel from the bottom of where? If you need to drain the tank you pull the fuel hose off the petcock.
Does anybody have an idea where's the oil dipstick on this bike where I can fill the oil at I have no idea and I can't find it
It’s a 2 stroke it doesn’t have one. U have to put the oil in the oil injection tank infront if the handle bars, The oil injector mixes oil with the gas at a correct ratio so the engine is well lubricated.
This person is correct. There is oil in the transmission and oil in the counter balance which I talk about in this video.
How you do Oil change?
HAHAHAHA. You are hilarious. It is a 2 stroke and does not use engine oil. Thanks for making me smile.
Where does the oil line go from the oil tank
On the lower front of the engine is the oil pump. Very hard to reach. The oil line goes to that and then back to the carb.
@@MakerMaxCorbett you think you can show it on video I don’t even think mine has an oil pump lol i it’s a fixer upper
Hi there how you drain fuel from the bottom?
I didn't
@@MakerMaxCorbett hi there you have a video of how to change the starter
Break fluid should be clear.
No oil filter..?
It's a two stroke. Get a clue man
Your not telling me what injection oil to put into the front of the machine
This is maintenance you didn't know about. If you run more then 2 tanks of gas you need to add 2-stroke oil in that front tank. Your local ATV shop will sell it. I use AMS Oil 2 stroke about $40 a gallon.
@SRT B5 yes your silly
If the oil was white, sounds like your water pump seal may be bad
Humm. Good to know. It has never been changed since 1995 so I will see what happens next year when I change it. Also my coolant has not gotten lower so maybe it is a small leak.
Try taking it off with a wrench or ratchet instead of an impact. To much torque
1:56 Why is there a 10mm socket on an American? Because the 10mm is always gone, never to be found. They choose that size to make any repair or maintenance frustrating as you spend an hour trying to find the 10mm; give up and try vice grips; give up again to try and find the 10mm again; give up a third time and try with some other tool until you finally give up for the last time, quit working for the day just for the damn 10mm to phase back into our dimension after it had a leisurely stroll through time itself; you are furious that it suddenly appeared after hours; you then finally find the motivation to finish up the job and then find out that you never needed to loosen that 10mm bolt anyways cause the problem was from another part of the vehicle that is broken and you have to wait a week for the new part to come in the mail. The End.
It’s 10 because nobody has used std since the 80s
Yeah let's use a 1500rpm gun and expect not to stripp something.
Not sure what you are talking about. I did not strip anything. Hope the video helped.
Hold on... Polaris is American????
Yes and back in the day they were manufactured in USA. Not anymore.
Sorry this comment was supposed to be sassy and full of sarcasm. LoL my bad y'all
fuji engine is jap thats why 10mm