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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Periodic Maintenance Schedule
Item Hours/
Miles
Frequency Remarks
Taillight/brakelight Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Check operation daily; ap-
ply Polaris dielectric grease
to socket when replaced
" Air filter,
main element
Weekly Weekly Inspect; replace as needed
" Transmission oil
level
20 hrs Monthly Inspect monthly; change
annually
Battery 20 hrs Monthly Check terminals; clean;
J Brake pad wear 10 hrs Monthly Inspect periodically
Engine cylinder
head and cylinder
base fasteners
25 hrs 3 months Inspect (re-torque required
at first service only)
" General lubrication 50 hrs 3 months Lubricate all fittings, pivots,
cables, etc.
Oil Pump Cable 50 hrs. 6 months Inspect, adjust, lubricate,
replace if required
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
Choke (enricher)
cable
50 hrs. 6 months Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
Shift linkage 50 hrs. 6 months Inspect; adjust
J Drive belt 50 hrs. 6 months Inspect; replace as needed
" Steering 50 hrs. 6 months Inspect daily; lubricate
" 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
" More often under severe use, such as dirty or wet conditions
J Dealer service item