Maintenance and lubrication, Periodic maintenance chart – Polaris 2005 ATV Scrambler 500 4X4 User Manual
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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item
Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar
Miles
(Km)
Carburetor float
bowl
50 H
6 M
500 (800)
Drain bowl periodically and
prior to storage
J
E
Throttle Cable/
ETC Switch
50 H
6 M
500 (800)
Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
J
E
Choke cable
50 H
6 M
500 (800)
Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
E
Carburetor air
intake ducts/
flange
50 H
6 M
500 (800)
Inspect ducts for proper
sealing/air leaks
Drive belt
50 H
6 M
500 (800)
Inspect; adjust; replace as
needed
Cooling system
50 H
6 M
1000 (1600) Inspect coolant strength
seasonally; pressure test
system yearly
"
E
Engine oil change
100 H
6 M
1000 (1600) Perform a break-in oil
change at one month
"
E
Oil filter change
100 H
6 M
1000 (1600) Replace with oil change
"
E
Oil tank vent hose
100 H
12 M
1000 (1600) Inspect routing, condition
J
E
Valve clearance
100 H
12 M
1000 (1600) Inspect; adjust
J
E
Fuel system/filter
100 H
12 M
1000 (1600) Check for leaks at tank cap,
lines, fuel valve, filter, pump,
carburetor; replace lines
every two years
"
Radiator
(if applicable)
100 H
12 M
1000 (1600) Inspect; clean external
surfaces
"
Cooling hoses
(if applicable)
100 H
12 M
1000 (1600) Inspect for leaks
"
Engine mounts
100 H
12 M
1000 (1600) Inspect
Exhaust muffler/
pipe
100 H
12 M
1000 (1600) Inspect
J
E
Spark plug
100 H
12 M
1000 (1600) Inspect; replace as needed
J
E
Ignition Timing
100 H
12 M
1000 (1600) Inspect
"
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.