Polaris 500

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MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
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)
X
E
Engine breather
filter (if equipped)
20 H Monthly - Inspect; replace if necessary
X
E
Engine oil change
(break-in)
25 H 1 M - Perform a break-in oil change
at one month
X General
lubrication
50 H 3 M - Lubricate all fittings, pivots,
cables, etc.
Shift Linkage 50 H 6 M - Inspect, lubricate, adjust
Q
Steering 50 H 6 M - Lubricate
X Front Suspension 50 H 6 M - Lubricate
X Rear Suspension 50 H 6 M - Lubricate
Carburetor float
bowl
50 H 6 M - Drain bowl periodically and
prior to storage
Q
E
Throttle cable 50 H 6 M - Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
Q
E
Choke cable 50 H 6 M - Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
E Carburetor air
intake ducts/flange
50 H 6 M - Inspect ducts for proper seal-
ing/air leaks
Drive belt 50 H 6 M - Inspect; adjust; replace as
needed
Cooling system
(if applicable)
50 H 6 M - Inspect coolant strength
seasonally; pressure test
system yearly
X
E
Engine oil change 100 H 6 M - Perform a break-in oil change
at one month
X
E
Oil filter change 100 H 6 M - Replace with oil change
X
E
Oil tank vent hose 100 H 12 M - Inspect routing, condition
Q
E
Valve clearance 100 H 12 M - Inspect; adjust