Polaris 4X4 500 EFI Motorcycle User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE
Lubrication Recommendations
Check and lubricate all components at the intervals outlined in the Peri-
odic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 52, or more often under
severe use, such as wet or dusty conditions. Items not listed in the chart
should be lubricated at the general lubrication interval.
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Item Lube Method
Engine Oil Polaris Premium 4 Synthetic
0W40
See page 59.
Brake Fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4 See page 79.
Main Gearcase Oil
(Transmission)
Premium AGL Synthetic
Gearcase Lube
See page 63.
Front Gearcase Oil Premium Demand Drive Hub
Fluid
See page 65.
Rear Gearcase Oil Premium ATV Angle Drive
Fluid
See page 66.
Prop Shaft U-joints Polaris Premium U-Joint
Lube
Locate fittings and grease. See
above.
Front Prop Shaft Yoke Polaris Premium U-Joint
Lube
Locate fittings and grease
(3 pumps maximum).
Ball Joint Polaris Premium all Season
Grease or grease conform-
ing to NLGI No. 2
Locate fitting (back side of
struts), grease with grease gun.
Swing Arm
Bushings
Polaris Premium all Season
Grease or grease conform-
ing to NLGI No. 2
Locate fittings on swing arm and
grease with grease gun.
Prop Shaft U-Joint