Polaris Sportsman 600 - Manual (Page 78)

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Lubrication Recommendations
NOTE: Hours are based on 10 mph average. If service is due at 20
hours, the equivalent odometer reading would be 200 miles. Perform
all services at whichever reading is reached first.
Lubrication Chart Key
"
More often under severe use, such as wet or dusty conditions
L
Polaris Premium All Season Grease or grease conforming to NLGI
No. 2, such as Conoco Superlube M or Mobilegrease Special
F
Use Polaris Premium U-Joint Lube every 500 miles, before long
periods of storage, or after pressure washing or submerging.
∆
When suspension action becomes stiff, or after washing
Item Lube Method Frequency
Engine OIl Polaris Premium 4
Synthetic 0W40
Add to proper level on dip-
stick.
Check level daily.
Brake Fluid DOT 3 Only Maintain level between fill
lines. See page 39.
As required; change
every two years or
200 hours
(1) Transmis-
sion Oil
Polaris Premium
Synthetic gear
case lube
See page 81. Check every 6
months/1000 miles.
Change annually or
at 100 hours
(2) Front
Gearcase Oil
Premium Drive
Hub Fluid
See page 82. Change annually or
at 100 hours
(3) Rear
Gearcase Oil
Premium Front
Gearcase Fluid
(or GL5 80-90
weight gear lube)
See page 83. Change annually or
at 100 hours
(4) Front Prop
Shaft U-joints
F
Grease Grease fittings. Every 3 months or
50 hours
(5) Front Prop
Shaft Yoke
F
Grease Grease fittings (3 pumps
maximum)
Every 3 months or
50 hours
(6) Front
Drive Axle (U
Joint)
F
Grease Locate grease fitting and
grease with grease gun.
Every 3 months or
50 hours
Ball Joint
"
L Grease
Locate fitting on back side of
struts and grease with
grease gun.
Every 3 months or
50 hours