Warranty, California emission control warranty statement, Maintenance schedule – Polaris 500 User Manual
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WARRANTY
California Emission Control Warranty Statement
NOTE:
X
More often under severe use, such as dirty or wet conditions.
Q
Due to the nature of these adjustments, it is recommended that an authorized Polaris
dealer perform service. Do not attempt to perform this work unless you are familiar with
mechanical repair.
Maintenance Schedule
Item
Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar
Miles
(Km)
X
Air filter,
pre-cleaner
-
Daily
-
Inspect; clean
X
Air filter,
main element
-
Weekly
-
Inspect; replace if necessary
X
Engine breather
filter
20 H
Monthly
-
Inspect; replace annually and
as needed
X
Engine oil, level/
change
100 H
6 M
-
Check level daily; break-in
service at 1 month. Change
oil more often in cold weather
use.
X
Oil filter
100 H
6 M
-
Replace with oil change
Engine breather
hose
100 H
6 M
-
Inspect
Choke (enricher)
cable
50 H
6 M
-
Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
Spark plug
100 H
12 M
-
Inspect; replace if necessary
Q
Ignition timing
100 H
12 M
-
Inspect and adjust as needed
Q
Fuel system
100 H
12 M
-
Check for leaks at tank cap,
lines, fuel valve, filter, pump,
carburetor; replace lines
every two years
Q
Valve clearance
100 H
12 M
-
Inspect; adjust
Q
Idle speed
As required
Adjust