Maintenance and lubrication, Periodic maintenance chart – Polaris Sportsman 6x6 User Manual
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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item
Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar
Miles
(Km)
"
E
Engine breather
filter (if equipped)
25 H
Monthly
155 (250)
Inspect; replace if necessary
"
E
Engine oil change
(break-in)
25 H
1 M
155 (250)
Perform a break-in oil
change at one month
"
General
lubrication
50 H
3 M
310 (500)
Lubricate all fittings, pivots,
cables, etc.
Shift Linkage
50 H
6 M
310 (500)
Inspect, lubricate, adjust
J
Steering
50 H
6 M
310 (500)
Lubricate
"
Front suspension
50 H
6 M
310 (500)
Lubricate
"
Rear suspension
50 H
6 M
310 (500)
Lubricate
Carburetor float
bowl
50 H
6 M
310 (500)
Drain bowl periodically and
prior to storage
J
E
Throttle Cable/
ETC Switch
50 H
6 M
310 (500)
Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
J
E
Choke cable
50 H
6 M
310 (500)
Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
E
Carburetor air
intake ducts/
flange
50 H
6 M
310 (500)
Inspect ducts for proper
sealing/air leaks
"
Front hub bear-
ings (if equipped)
50 H
6 M
310 (500)
Inspect; clean; replace as
needed
Drive belt
50 H
6 M
310 (500)
Inspect; adjust; replace as
needed
Cooling system
(if applicable)
50 H
6 M
310 (500)
Inspect coolant strength
seasonally; pressure test
system yearly
"
E
Engine oil change
100 H
6 M
620 (1000)
Perform a break-in oil
change at 25 hours/one
month
"
E
Oil filter change
100 H
6 M
620 (1000)
Replace with oil change
"
E
Oil tank vent hose
100 H
12 M
620 (1000)
Inspect routing, condition
J
E
Valve clearance
100 H
12 M
620 (1000)
Inspect; adjust
"
Perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected to severe use.
E Emission Control System Service (California)
J
Have an authorized Polaris dealer perform these services.