Maintenance and lubrication, Periodic maintenance schedule – Polaris Sportsman 600 User Manual
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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Periodic Maintenance Schedule
Item
Hours/
Miles
Frequency Remarks
"
Air box sediment
tube
Pre-Ride Pre-Ride
Drain deposits whenever
visible
Headlamp
Pre-Ride Pre-Ride
Check operation daily; ap-
ply Polaris dielectric grease
to connector when replaced
Tail lamp/brake
lamp
Pre-Ride Pre-Ride
Check operation daily; ap-
ply Polaris dielectric grease
to socket when replaced
"
L
Air filter,
main element
Weekly
Weekly
Inspect; replace as needed
"
Transmission oil
level
20 hrs
Monthly
Inspect monthly; change
annually
Battery
20 hrs
Monthly
Check terminals; clean;
check fluid level
"
L
Engine breather
filter
20 hrs
Monthly
Inspect; replace annually
and as needed
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Brake pad wear
10 hrs
Monthly
Inspect periodically
"
Front and rear
gearcase oil
100 hrs
Monthly
Check monthly; change
annually
"
General lubrication
50 hrs
3 months
Lubricate all fittings, pivots,
cables, etc.
"
L
Engine oil level/oil
change
100 hrs /
1000
miles
6 months
Check level daily; break-in
service at one month;
change oil more often in
cold weather
"
L
Oil Filter
100 hrs./
1000 mi.
6 months
Replace with oil change
L
Engine breather
hose
100 hrs. 6 months
Inspect
"
More often under severe use, such as dirty or wet conditions
L
Emission Control System Service (California)
J
Dealer service item