Polaris 500 2X4 - Manual (Page 59)

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar Miles
(Km)
"
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Engine breather
filter (if equipped)
25 H Monthly -- Inspect; replace if necessary
"
Engine oil change
(break-in)
25 H 1 M -- Perform a break-in oil
change at one month
"
General
lubrication
50 H 3 M -- Lubricate all fittings, pivots,
cables, etc.
Shift Linkage 50 H 6 M -- Inspect, lubricate, adjust
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Steering 50 H 6 M -- Lubricate
"
Front suspension 50 H 6 M -- Lubricate
"
Rear suspension 50 H 6 M -- Lubricate
Carburetor float
bowl
50 H 6 M -- Drain bowl periodically and
prior to storage
J
E
Throttle Cable/
ETC Switch
50 H 6 M -- Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
J
E
Choke cable 50 H 6 M -- Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
E Carburetor air
intake ducts/
flange
50 H 6 M -- Inspect ducts for proper
sealing/air leaks
Drive belt 50 H 6 M -- Inspect; adjust; replace as
needed
Cooling system
(if applicable)
50 H 6 M -- Inspect coolant strength
seasonally; pressure test
system yearly
"
Engine oil change 100 H 6 M -- Perform a break-in oil
change at 25 hours/one
month
"
Oil filter change 100 H 6 M -- Replace with oil change
"
Oil tank vent hose 100 H 12 M -- Inspect routing, condition
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E
Valve clearance 100 H 12 M -- Inspect; adjust
"
Perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected to severe use.
E Emission-Related Service
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Have an authorized Polaris dealer perform these services.