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Lubrication guide, Maintenance, Periodic maintenance chart – Polaris 2011 ATV Sportsman Touring 550 INTL User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Periodic Maintenance Chart

Item

Maintenance Interval

(whichever comes first)

Remarks

Hours

Calendar

Miles

(Km)

n

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; adjust; 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

 Rear gearcase oil

100 H

12 M

1000 (1600) Change fluid

 Transmission oil

100 H

12 M

1000 (1600) Change fluid

 Demand drive fluid

(normal use)

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

n

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.

n

Clutches (drive
and driven)

100 H

12 M

1000 (1600) Inspect; clean; replace worn

parts

n

Front wheel
bearings

100 H

12 M

1000 (1600) Inspect; replace as needed

n

Brake fluid

200 H

24 M

2000 (3200) Change every two years

n

ADC fluid

200 H

24 M

2000 (3200) Change every two years

Spark arrestor

300 H

36 M

3000 (4800) Clean out

n

E Valve clearance

1000 H

-

10000

(16000)

Inspect; adjust

n

Toe adjustment

-

Inspect periodically; adjust
when parts are replaced

Headlight aim

-

Adjust as needed