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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