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Polaris 2004-2005 Sportsman 6x6 - Pre-Ride Inspection

Polaris 2004-2005 Sportsman 6x6
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MAINTENANCE
2.6
PRE-RIDE / DAILY INSPECTION
Perform the following pre-ride inspection daily, and when servicing the vehicle at each scheduled maintenance.
G Tires - check condition and pressures
G Fuel and oil tanks - fill both tanks to their proper level; Do not overfill oil tank
G All brakes - check operation and adjustment (includes auxiliary brake)
G Throttle - check for free operation
G Headlight/Taillight/Brakelight - check operation of all indicator lights and switches
G Engine stop switch - check for proper function
G Wheels - check for loose wheel nuts
G Air cleaner element - check for dirt or water; clean or replace
G Steering - check for free operation, noting any unusual looseness in any area
G Loose parts - visually inspect vehicle for any damaged or loose nuts, bolts or fasteners
G Engine coolant - check for proper level at the recovery bottle
COLD WEATHER KITS FOR 4 STROKE ATVS
Engine Heater -- (PN 2871507)
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS - QUICK REFERENCE
LUBRICANTS AND MAINTENANCE PRODUCT PART NUMBERS ARE LISTED ON PAGE 2.5
Item
Type Notes See
Pages
Engine Oil Polaris Premium 4
Synthetic, 0W--40 (PN
2871567)
Add to proper level on dipstick. 2.25
Transmission Polaris AGL Gearcase Lu-
bricant (PN 2873602)
Refer to procedures outlined later in this
chapter.
2.12
Front Gear Case ATV Angle Drive Fluid
(PN2871653)
Refer to procedures outlined later in this
chapter.
2.13
Gear Shift Selector
Box
Polaris 0W--40 Synthetic
Engine Lubricant (PN
2871281)
Oil in selector box should be at the center
line of the shift selector plungers. Do not
overfill or the selector may hydro-lock.
8.2
Coolant Level Polaris Premium 60/40
Pre-mixed Antifreeze/
Coolant (PN 2871323)or
a 50/50 mixture high quali-
ty antifreeze/coolant and
distilled water
Fill reservoir tank to full line. Add if neces-
sary. If reservoir was empty or extremely
low, allow engine and cooling system to
cool completely and check level in radia-
tor. Fill to top of filler neck.
2.21
Front Hubs Premium Demand Drive
Hub Fluid (PN 2871654)
Fill hub at 4:00 or 8:00 position until fluid
trickles out. Do not force fluid into hub.
2.31
Brake Fluid Polaris DOT 3 Brake Fluid
(PN 2870990)
-Fill to indicated level inside reservoir. 2.33
ACCESSORY ENGINE HEATER

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