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Maintenance – Polaris 2001 ATV Universal ATV User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Lubrication Recommendations

Item

Lube Rec

Method

Frequency*

1. Engine Oil

(2-Cycle)

Polaris

Injection

Oil

Fill oil tank. See page 58. As needed,

when refuel-

ing

2.Engine OIl

(4-Cycle)

Polaris

Premium

4 Synthet-

ic 0W40

Add to proper level on dip-

stick. See page 61.

Check level

daily.

3. Brake

Fluid

DOT 3

Only

Maintain level between fill

lines. See page 43.

As required;

change every

two years or

200 hours

4. Transmis-

sion Oil

Polaris

Premium

Synthetic

gear case

lube

See Page 141

Change

annually or at

100 hours

5. Front

Gearcase Oil

GL5

80-90

Weight

Gear

Lube

See Page 146

Change

annually or at

100 hours

6. Front Prop

Shaft U-joints

Grease+

Locate Fittings and

Grease

Every 3

months or 50

hours

7. Front

Propshaft

Yoke

Grease+

Locate fittings and grease

-- 3 pumps maximum

Every 3

months or 50

hours

8. Drive

Chain(s)

O-Ring

chain lube

or

SAE

80/90

Lubricate as often as re-

quired. Before each ride

in wet conditions

As required

9. Demand 4

Hubs - All

Wheel Drive

ATVs

Premium

Hub Lube

Remove set screw in

hubs. Rotate wheels to 4

O’clock position. If lubri-

cant is not visible add

more. Reinstall set screw.

Annually or

at 100 hrs