Polaris 2002 ATV Sportsman 6X6 - Manual (Page 78)

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Periodic Maintenance Schedule (Cont.)
"
More often under severe use, such as dirty or wet conditions
NOTE: Inspection may reveal the need for replacement parts. Always
use genuine Polaris parts available from your Polaris dealer.
Item Hours or
Odometer
Frequency Remarks
J Brake pad wear 10 hrs/100
miles
Monthly Inspect periodically
" Engine breather filter 20 hrs Monthly Inspect--replace annually and as need-
ed
Battery 20 hrs Monthly Check Terminals/clean/check fluid level
" Transmission Oil Level 25 hrs Monthly Inspect monthly; change annually
" General Lubrication 50 hrs 3 months Lubricate all fittings, pivots, cables, etc.
J Throttle Cable/ETC Switch 50 hrs 6 months Inspect--adjust, lubricate, replace if nec-
essary; pre-ride inspection item
Choke (Enricher) Cable 50 hrs 6 months Inspect--adjust, lubricate, replace if nec-
essary
Carburetor Float Bowl 50 hrs 6 months Drain bowl periodically and prior
to storage
" Engine Oil - Level/Change 100 hrs/1000
miles
6 months Check Level Daily; Break in Service at
1 month. Change oil more often in cold
weather use
Oil Filter 100 hrs/1000
miles
6 months Replace with oil change
Coolant strength/pressure test
system
100 hrs 6 months Inspect strength seasonally; pressure
test system annually
Engine breather hose 100 hrs 6 months Inspect
"
Rear Suspension 50 hrs 6 months Inspect, tighten fasteners
"
Drive Chains 50 hrs 6 months Inspect daily, adjust and lubricate if
needed
J Drive Belt 50 hrs 6 months Inspect--adjust, replace if necessary
"
Front hubs/fluid check 50 hrs 6 months Check monthly
Shift linkage 50 hrs 6 months Inspect, lubricate, adjust
J
Steering 50 hrs 6 months Inspect daily, lubricate
" Rear Axle/Center Axle 50 hrs 6 months Inspect bearings
" Front Suspension 50 hrs 6 months Inspect--lubricate, tighten fasteners
CAUTION
Due to the nature of the adjustments marked with a
J
, it is
recommended that service be performed by an authorized Polaris
dealer.