Polaris Sportsman 550 EFI - Manual (Page 83)

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MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar Miles
(Km)
X
E
Air filter,
main element
- Weekly - Inspect; replace as needed
X Engine oil change 20 H 1 Month 500 (800) Perform a break-in oil and
filter change (see page 84)
X
Q
Brake pad wear 10 H Monthly 100 (160) Inspect periodically
Battery 20 H Monthly 200 (320) Check terminals; clean; test
Q
ADC fluid 25 H - - Change fluid if extreme use
conditions (see page 90)
X Rear gearcase oil 25 H Monthly 250 (400) Inspect level; change yearly
X Transmission oil 25 H Monthly 250 (400) Inspect level; change yearly
X Demand drive fluid 25 H Monthly 250 (400) Inspect level; change yearly
X General
lubrication
50 H 3 M 500 (800) Lubricate all fittings, pivots,
cables, etc.
Shift linkage 50 H 6 M 500 (800) Inspect, lubricate
Q Steering 50 H 6 M 500 (800) Lubricate
X Front suspension 50 H 6 M 500 (800) Lubricate
X Rear suspension 50 H 6 M 500 (800) Lubricate
Q
E
Throttle Cable/
ETC Switch
50 H 6 M 500 (800) Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
E Throttle Body
Intake Duct
50 H 6 M 500 (800) Inspect duct for proper seal-
ing/air leaks
Drive belt 50 H 6 M 500 (800) Inspect; adjust; replace as
needed
Cooling system 50 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Inspect coolant strength
seasonally; pressure test
system yearly
X Radiator 50 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Inspect; clean external
surfaces
X Cooling hoses 50 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Inspect for leaks
X Engine oil change 100 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Perform a break-in oil change
at one month
X Oil filter change 100 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Replace with oil change
X Demand drive fluid 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Change fluid
X Rear gearcase oil 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Change fluid
X Transmission oil 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Change fluid