Polaris Scrambler 500 - Manual (Page 88)

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Lubrication Recommendations
Premium 4 Synthetic Oil
Polaris Premium 4 All Season Synthetic engine oil has been specially
formulated for use in Polaris 4-cycle engines. It’s a fully synthetic,
high performance, multi-viscosity oil designed to provide the ultimate
in lubrication performance and protection. NOTE: See page 141 for the
part numbers of Polaris-recommended products.
Premium 4 possesses unsurpassed film strength over the widest
possible temperature range. It resists viscosity and frictional
breakdown in ambient temperatures from -40° F. to 120° F. Its
exceptional frictional properties result in more efficient operation, more
power output and lower fuel consumption.
Although Polaris Premium 4 is the only oil recommended for use in
this engine, use of any API certified “SH” oil is allowable as long as
it’s 0W-40. Oil may need to be changed more frequently if Polaris
Premium 4 is not used. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations
for ambient temperature operation.
Oil and Filter Change
4-Cycle Engines With External Oil Tank
The recommended oil change interval is 100 hours, 1000 miles, or
every six months, whichever comes first.
Suggested break-in oil change is at 20 hours, 200 miles, or one month,
whichever comes first. Severe use operation requires more frequent
service. Severe use includes continuous duty in dusty or wet
conditions and cold weather riding. NOTE: Severe use cold weather
riding is all riding below 10° F., and riding between 10° F and 30°F
when most trips are slow speed and less than 5 miles.
Be sure to change the oil filter whenever changing oil
CAUTION
Mixing brands or using a non-recommended oil may cause serious
engine damage. We recommend the use of Polaris Premium 4 All
Season synthetic oil or API certified “SH” oil, 0W-40. Never
substitute or mix oil brands. Use only 0W-40.