Polaris 2005 ATV Scrambler 500 4X4 - Manual (Page 68)

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Perform all services at whichever maintenance interval is reached first.
Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar Miles
(Km)
J
Steering -- Pre-Ride -- Make adjustments as need-
ed See Pre Ride Checklist
"
Front suspension -- Pre-Ride --
j
ed. See Pre-Ride Checklist
on page 46.
"
Rear suspension -- Pre-Ride --
on page 46.
Tires -- Pre-Ride --
"
Brake fluid level -- Pre-Ride --
"
Brake lever travel -- Pre-Ride --
Brake system -- Pre-Ride --
Wheels/fasteners -- Pre-Ride --
Frame fasteners -- Pre-Ride --
"
E
Engine oil level -- Pre-Ride --
"
E
Air filter, pre-filter -- Daily -- Inspect; clean often
"
E
Air box sediment
tube
-- Daily -- Drain deposits when visible
Coolant -- Daily -- Check level daily, change
coolant every 2 years
Headlamp/tail
lamp
-- Daily -- Check operation; apply
dielectric grease if replacing
"
E
Air filter,
main element
-- Weekly -- Inspect; replace as needed
Recoil housing -- Weekly -- Drain water as needed,
check often if operating in
wet conditions
"
J
Brake pad wear 10 H Monthly 100 (160) Inspect periodically
Battery 20 H Monthly 200 (320) Check terminals; clean; test
"
Front gearcase oil 25 H Monthly 250 (400) Inspect level; change yearly
"
Transmission oil 25 H Monthly 250 (400) Inspect level; change yearly
"
E
Engine breather
filter (if equipped)
25 H Monthly 250 (400) Inspect; clean if needed
"
General
lubrication
50 H 3 M 500 (800) Lubricate all fittings, pivots,
cables, etc.
"
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.