Polaris RANGER 400 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Ź Perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected to severe use.
E Emission-Related Service.
D Have an authorized POLARIS dealer perform these services.
Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar Miles (Km)
Carburetor float bowl 50 H 6 M - Drain bowl periodically and prior to stor-
age
D
E
Throttle cable 50 H 6 M - Inspect; adjust; lubricate; replace if nec-
essary
D
E
Choke cable 50 H 6 M - Inspect; adjust; lubricate; replace if nec-
essary
E Carburetor air intake ducts/flange 50 H 6 M - Inspect ducts for proper sealing/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
Ź Oil lines, fasteners 50 H 6 M - Inspect for leaks and loose fittings
Ź Engine oil change 100 H 6 M - Perform a break-in oil change at one
month
Ź Oil filter change 100 H 6 M - Replace with oil change
Ź Front Gearcase oil (if equipped) 100 H 6 M - Inspect level; change yearly
Ź Middle Gearcase oil (if equipped) 100 H 6 M - Inspect level; change yearly
Ź Rear gearcase oil (if equipped) 100 H 6 M - Inspect level; change yearly
Ź Transmission oil 100 H 6 M - Inspect level; change yearly
D
E
Fuel system 100 H 12 M - Check for leaks at tank cap, lines, fuel
valve, filter, pump, carburetor; replace
lines every two years
D Fuel filter 100 H 12 M - Replace yearly
Ź Radiator (in applicable) 100 H 12 M - Inspect; clean external surfaces
Ź Cooling Hoses 100 H 12 M - Inspect for leaks
Ź Engine mounts 100 H 12 M - Inspect
Exhaust muffler/pipe 100 H 12 M - Inspect
Ź
E
Spark plug 100 H 12 M - Inspect; replace as needed
D
E
Ignition timing 100 H 12 M - Inspect
Ź Wiring 100 H 12 M - Inspect for wear, routing, security; apply
dielectric grease to connectors sub-
jected to water, mud, etc.
D Clutches (drive and driven) 100 H 12 M - Inspect; clean; replace worn parts
D Front wheel bearings 100 H 12 M - Inspect; replace as needed
D Brake fluid 200 H 24 M - Change every two years
Spark arrester 300 H 36 M - Clean out
Idle speed - Adjust as needed
D Toe adjustment - Inspect periodically; adjust when parts
are replaced
D
Ź
Auxiliary brake (if equipped) - Inspect daily; adjust as needed
Headlight aim - Adjust as needed

Polaris RANGER 400 Specifications

General

Brand	Polaris
Model	RANGER 400
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English