Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI - Oil and Filter Change

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Lubrication Guide
Check and lubricate all components at the intervals outlined in the
Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 64. Items not listed in
the chart should be lubricated at the General Lubrication interval.
NOTE: The a-arms and lower control arms are lubricated at the
factory, and no additional lubrication will be needed.
However, if these components are subjected to severe use,
grease zerks have been provided for additional lubrication at
the user’s discretion.
Lubrication Guide Key
" More often under severe use
L Polaris Premium All Season Grease or grease conforming to NLGI
No. 2, such as Conoco Superlube M or Mobilegrease Special
F Use Polaris Premium U-Joint Lube every 500 miles, before long
periods of storage, or after pressure washing or submerging.
Item Lube Method
Engine Oil Polaris Premium 4 Synthetic
0W40
Add to proper level on dip-
stick.
Brake Fluid DOT 3 Only Maintain level between fill
lines. See page 34.
T ransmission Oil Polaris Premium AGL Synthetic
Gearcase Lube
See page 75.
Front Demand Drive
Unit (Front Gearcase)
Premium Demand Drive Hub
Fluid
See page 77.
Front Prop Shaft Yoke
(Fig. 1)
FGrease Grease fittings (3 pumps
maximum).
Ball Joint (Fig. 2)
"LGrease
Locate fitting on back side of
struts and grease with
grease gun.
(Fig. 1)
(Fig. 2)