Polaris 2011 ATV Sportsman Forest 550 - Manual (Page 73)

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MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar Miles
(Km)

E
Throttle Cable/
ETC Switch 50 H 6 M 500 (800) Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
E Throttle Body
Intake Duct 50 H 6 M 500 (800) Inspect duct for proper seal-
ing/air leaks
Drive belt 50 H 6 M 500 (800) Inspect; replace as needed
Cooling system 50 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Inspect coolant strength
seasonally; pressure test
system yearly
 Radiator
50 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Inspect; clean external
surfaces
 Cooling hoses
50 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Inspect for leaks
 Engine oil change
100 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Change the oil and filter
 Demand drive fluid
(normal use)
100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Change fluid
 Rear gearcase oil
100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Change fluid
 Transmission oil
100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Change fluid
Fuel system 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Check for leaks at tank cap,
lines, filter, pump; replace
lines every two years
 Engine mounts
100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect
Exhaust muffler/
pipe 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect

E
Spark plug 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect; replace as needed
 Wiring
100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect for wear, routing,
security; apply dielectric
grease to connectors
subjected to water, mud, etc.
 Clutches (drive
and driven) 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect; clean; replace worn
parts
 Front wheel
bearings 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect; replace as needed
 Brake fluid 200 H 24 M 2000 (3200) Change every two years


ADC fluid 200 H 24 M 2000 (3200) Change every two years
Spark arrestor 300 H 36 M 3000 (4800) Clean out

E
Valve clearance 1000 H - 10000
(16000)
Inspect; adjust
 Toe adjustment - Inspect periodically; adjust
when parts are replaced
Headlight aim - Adjust as needed