Maintenance, Lubrication recommendations, Prop shaft u-joint – Polaris 4X4 500 EFI User Manual
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MAINTENANCE
Lubrication Recommendations
Check and lubricate all components at the intervals outlined in the Peri-
odic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 52, or more often under
severe use, such as wet or dusty conditions. Items not listed in the chart
should be lubricated at the general lubrication interval.
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Item
Lube
Method
Engine Oil
Polaris Premium 4 Synthetic
0W40
See page 59.
Brake Fluid
DOT 3 or DOT 4
See page
79.
Main Gearcase Oil
(Transmission)
Premium AGL Synthetic
Gearcase Lube
See page
63.
Front Gearcase Oil
Premium Demand Drive Hub
Fluid
See page
65.
Rear Gearcase Oil
Premium ATV Angle Drive
Fluid
See page
66.
Prop Shaft U-joints
Polaris Premium U-Joint
Lube
Locate fittings and grease. See
above.
Front Prop Shaft Yoke
Polaris Premium U-Joint
Lube
Locate fittings and grease
(3 pumps maximum).
Ball Joint
Polaris Premium all Season
Grease or grease conform-
ing to NLGI No. 2
Locate fitting (back side of
struts), grease with grease gun.
Swing Arm
Bushings
Polaris Premium all Season
Grease or grease conform-
ing to NLGI No. 2
Locate fittings on swing arm and
grease with grease gun.
Prop Shaft U-Joint