Polaris 2005 Sportsman 800 EFI Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
65
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Perform all services at whichever maintenance interval is reached first.
Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar Miles
(Km)
J
Steering -- Pre-Ride --
Make adjustments as need-
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Front suspension -- Pre-Ride --
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ed. See Pre-Ride Checklist
on pa
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e 48.
"
Rear suspension -- Pre-Ride --
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n
p
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g
e
4
8
.
Tires -- Pre-Ride --
"
Brake fluid level -- Pre-Ride --
"
Brake lever travel -- Pre-Ride --
Brake system -- Pre-Ride --
Wheels/fasteners -- Pre-Ride --
Frame fasteners -- Pre-Ride --
"
E
Engine oil level -- Pre-Ride --
"
E
Air filter, pre-filter -- Daily -- Inspect; clean often
"
E
Air box sediment
tube
-- Daily -- D rain deposits when visible
Coolant
(if applicable)
-- Daily -- C heck level daily, change
coolant every 2 years
Headlamp/tail
lamp/worklight
-- Daily -- C heck operation; apply
dielectric grease if replacing
"
E
Air filter,
main element
-- Weekly -- Inspect; replace as needed
Recoil housing
(if applicable)
-- Weekly -- Drain water as needed,
check often if operating in
wet conditions
"
J
Brake pad wear 10 H Monthly 100 (160) Inspect periodically
Battery 20 H Monthly 200 (320) Check terminals; clean; test
"
Front gearcase oil
(if equipped)
25 H Monthly 250 (400) Inspect level; change yearly
"
Rear gearcase oil
(if equipped)
25 H Monthly 250 (400) Inspect level; change yearly
" Perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected to severe use.
E Emission Control System Service (California)
J Have an authorized Polaris dealer perform these services.