Polaris 500 EFI Touring Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar Miles
(Km)
X
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
X
Q
Brake pad wear 10 H Monthly 100 (160) Inspect periodically
Battery 20 H Monthly 200 (320) Check terminals; clean; test
X Rear gearcase oil
(if equipped)
25 H Monthly 250 (400) Inspect level; change yearly
X Transmission oil 25 H Monthly 250 (400) Inspect level; change yearly
X Demand drive fluid 25 H Monthly 250 (400) Inspect level; change yearly
X
E
Engine breather
filter (if equipped)
25 H Monthly 250 (400) Inspect; clean if needed
X General
lubrication
50 H 3 M 500 (800) Lubricate all fittings, pivots,
cables, etc.
Shift linkage 50 H 6 M 500 (800) Inspect, lubricate
Q
Steering 50 H 6 M 500 (800) Lubricate
X Front suspension 50 H 6 M 500 (800) Lubricate
X Rear suspension 50 H 6 M 500 (800) Lubricate
Q
E
Throttle Cable/
ETC Switch
50 H 6 M 500 (800) Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
E Throttle Body
Intake Duct
50 H 6 M 500 (800) Inspect duct for proper seal-
ing/air leaks
Drive belt 50 H 6 M 500 (800) Inspect; adjust; replace as
needed
Cooling system
(if applicable)
50 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Inspect coolant strength
seasonally; pressure test
system yearly
X Engine oil change 100 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Perform a break-in oil change
at one month
X Oil filter change 100 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Replace with oil change