Polaris Scrambler 500 4x4 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Periodic Maintenance Schedule
Item Hours/
Miles
Frequency Remarks
Carburetor float
bowl
50 hrs. 6 months Drain bowl periodically and
prior to storage
J Throttle Cable/ETC
Switch
50 hrs. 6 months Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
L
Choke (enric her)
cable
50 hrs. 6 months Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
Coolant strength/
pressure test sys-
tem
100 hrs. 6 months Inspect strength seasonal-
ly; pressure test system
annually
" Front hubs/fluid
check (AWD)
50 hrs. 6 months Check monthly
Shift linkage 50 hrs. 6 months Inspect; adjust
J Driv e belt 50 hrs. 6 months Inspect; replace as needed
" Steering 50 hrs. 6 months Inspect daily; lubric ate
" Front suspension 50 hrs. 6 months Inspect; lubricate; tighten
fasteners
" Rear suspension 50 hrs. 6 months Inspect; tighten fasteners
" Drive chain(s) 50 hrs. 6 months Inspect daily ; adjust and lu-
bricate if needed
" Rear axle 50 hrs 6 months Inspect bearings
L
Spark plug 100 hrs. 12 months Inspect; replace as needed
J
L
Ignition Timing 100 hrs. 12 months Inspect; adjust as needed
Improperly performing the procedures marked with a J could
result in component failure and lead to serious injury or death.
Have an authorized Polaris dealer perform these services.
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Polaris Scrambler 500 4x4 Specifications

General

Brand	Polaris
Model	Scrambler 500 4x4
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English