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Maintenance – Polaris 2001 ATV Universal ATV User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Lubrication Recommendations

15. Rear Axle

Bearing

L

Grease

**

Locate fittings and grease

Every 3

months or

50 hours

16. Swing

Arm

Bushings

L

Grease

**

Locate fittings on swing arm

and grease with grease gun.

Monthly or

at 20

hours

17. Upper

Control Arms

L

Grease

**∆

Locate fittings and grease

Semi-

annually

18. Lower

Control Arms

L

Grease

**∆

Locate fittings and grease

Semi-

annually

19. Rear

Wheel Hub

Bearing Carri-

er

L

Grease

**∆

Locate fitting and grease

Semi-

annually

20. Rear Anti-

Roll Bar

L

Grease

Locate fitting and grease

Semi-

annually

L

More often under severe use, such as wet or dusty

conditions.
**Polaris Premium all Season Grease or grease conforming to

NLGI No. 2, such as

Conoco Superlube M or Mobile-

grease Special.

+ Grease every 500 miles, or before long periods of storage or

after pressure washing, or after submerging in water. Always

use Polaris Premium U-Joint Lube for maximum service of these

driveline components (PN 2871515 3 oz.)(PN 2871551 14 oz.).

∆ When suspension action becomes stiff or after washing.

NOTE: Hours are based on 10 mph average.