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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
Q
Brake pad wear 10 H Monthly 60 (100) Inspect periodically
X Engine oil change
(break-in)
20 H 1 M 125 (200) Perform a break-in oil change
at one month
Battery 20 H Monthly 125 (200) Check terminals; clean; test
X Front gearcase oil
(if equipped)
25 H Monthly 155 (250) Inspect level; change yearly
X Middle gearcase
oil (if equipped)
25 H Monthly 155 (250) Inspect level; change yearly
X Rear gearcase oil
(if equipped)
25 H Monthly 155 (250) Inspect level; change yearly
X Transmission oil 25 H Monthly 155 (250) Inspect level; change yearly
X
E
Engine breather
filter (if equipped)
25 H Monthly 155 (250) Inspect; clean if needed
X General
lubrication
50 H 3 M 310 (500) Lubricate all fittings, pivots,
cables, etc.
Shift linkage 50 H 6 M 310 (500) Inspect, lubricate, adjust
Q Steering 50 H 6 M 310 (500) Lubricate
X Front suspension 50 H 6 M 310 (500) Lubricate
X Rear suspension 50 H 6 M 310 (500) Lubricate
Carburetor float
bowl
50 H 6 M 310 (500) Drain bowl periodically and
prior to storage
Q
E
Throttle Cable/
ETC Switch
50 H 6 M 310 (500) Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
Q
E
Choke cable 50 H 6 M 310 (500) Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
E Carburetor air
intake ducts/flange
50 H 6 M 310 (500) Inspect duct for proper seal-
ing/air leaks
X Front hub bear-
ings (if equipped)
50 H 6 M 310 (500) Inspect; clean; replace as
needed
Drive belt 50 H 6 M 310 (500) Inspect; adjust; replace as
needed
Cooling system
(if applicable)
50 H 6 M 310 (500) Inspect coolant strength
seasonally; pressure test
system yearly