Check level or
change oil
Check during pre-ride inspection change
oil every 30 hours or 6 months.
2 Transmission SAE80W-90 Gear
Lubricant
Check level or
change lube.
Inspect periodically and change
lubrication every 40 hours or annually.
More often in severe use.
3 Brake Fluid DOT-4 Brake Fluid Fill master cylinder
reservoir to indicated
lever inside reservoir.
As require. Change fluid every 2 years.
4 Radiator Coolant 50% Glycol with 50%
Water
Fill Ext. tank to
indicated lever.
Check Exe. Tank lever pre-ride.
Change coolant yearly.
5 Front Suspension
A-Arm and Spindle)
Premium All Season
Grease
Inspect; tighten
fasteners; grease
zerks
Every 3 months or 50 hours (also after
washing SxS or driving in water). More
often in severe use.
Frame, Nuts, Bolts and Fastener Inspection
Periodically inspect the torque of all fasteners in accordance with the maintenance schedule. Check that all cotter pins are in
place. Refer to specific fastener torques listed in each chapter.
STANDARD TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
The following torque specifications are to be used as a general guideline. There are exceptions in the steering, suspension, and
engine areas. Always consult the exploded views in each manual section when available for torque values of fasteners before
using standard torque.
Standard Fastener Torques
Thread Size
Torque (ft. lbs. / in. lbs.)
Torque (Nm)
5 mm bolts and nuts 39-52 in. lbs. 4.5-6 Nm
6 mm bolt and nuts 69-104 in. lbs. 8-12 Nm
8 mm bolts and nuts 13-18 ft. lbs. 18-25 Nm
10 mm bolts and nuts 22-29 ft. lbs. 30-40 Nm
12 mm bolts and nuts 36-43 ft. lbs. 50-60 Nm
4 mm screws 22-30 in. lbs. 2.5-3.4 Nm
5 mm screws 30-43 in. lbs. 3.5-5 Nm
6 mm Hex bolts 87-121 in. lbs. 10-14 Nm
8 mm Hex bolts 17-22 ft. lbs. 24-30 Nm
10 mm Hex bolts 25-32 ft. lbs. 35-45 Nm