Polaris 500

54
MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Perform all services at whichever maintenance interval is reached first.
X Perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected to severe use.
E Emission-Related Service.
Q Have an authorized Polaris dealer perform these services.
Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar Miles
(Km)
Q
Steering - Pre-Ride - Make adjustments as need
ed. See Pre-Ride Checklist
on page 33.
X Front suspension - Pre-Ride -
X Rear suspension - Pre-Ride -
Tires - Pre-Ride -
X Brake fluid level - Pre-Ride -
X Brake pedal travel
Brake system - Pre-Ride -
Wheels/fasteners - Pre-Ride -
Frame fasteners - Pre-Ride -
X
E
Engine oil level - Pre-Ride -
X
E
Air filter, pre-filter - Daily - Inspect; clean often; replace
as needed
X Air box sediment
tube
- Daily - Drain deposits when visible
Coolant
(if applicable)
- Daily - Check level daily, change
coolant every 2 years
Headlamp/tail
lamp
- Daily - Check operation; apply
dielectric grease if replacing
X
E
Air filter,
main element
- Weekly - Inspect; replace as needed
X
Q
Brake pad wear 10 H Monthly - Inspect periodically
Battery 20 H Monthly - Check terminals; clean; test
X Front Gearcase Oil
(if equipped)
25 H Monthly - Inspect level; change yearly
X Middle Gearcase
Oil (if equipped)
25 H Monthly - Inspect level; change yearly
X Rear gearcase oil
(if equipped)
25 H Monthly - Inspect level; change yearly
X Transmission oil 25 H Monthly - Inspect level; change yearly