Polaris 2013 ATV Sportsman 500 Tractor INTL - Manual (Page 73)

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MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar Kilometers
Ź Air filter,
main element
- Weekly - Inspect; replace as needed
Ź
D
Brake pad wear 10 Monthly 160 Inspect periodically
Battery 20 Monthly 320 Check terminals; clean; test
Ź Engine oil change
(break-in)
25 1 M 400 Perform a break-in oil change
at one month
Ź Demand drive fluid
(extreme use)
25 1 M 400 Change fluid every 25 hours
if ADC is subjected to
extreme use. See page 82.
Ź Demand drive fluid 25 1 M 400 Break-in oil level check
Ź Rear gearcase oil
(if equipped)
25 1 M 400 Break-in oil level check
Ź Transmission oil 25 1 M 400 Break-in oil level check
Ź Engine breather
filter (if equipped)
25 Monthly 400 Inspect; clean if needed
Ź General
lubrication
50 3 M 800 Lubricate all fittings, pivots,
cables, etc.
Shift linkage 50 6 M 800 Inspect, lubricate, adjust
D Steering 50 6 M 800 Lubricate
Ź Front suspension 50 6 M 800 Lubricate
Ź Rear suspension 50 6 M 800 Lubricate
D Throttle cable/
throttle release
switch
50 6 M 800 Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
Throttle body
intake duct 50 6 M 800 Inspect duct for proper seal-
ing/air leaks
Drive belt 50 6 M 800 Inspect; adjust; replace as
needed
Cooling system 50 6 M 1600 Inspect coolant strength
seasonally; pressure test
system yearly
Ź Engine oil change 100 6 M 1600 Perform a break-in oil change
at one month
Ź Oil filter change 100 6 M 1600 Replace with oil change
Ź Oil tank vent hose
(if equipped)
100 6 M 1600 Inspect routing, condition