Polaris 500 EFI Touring Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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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)
Q
E
Valve clearance 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect; adjust
Fuel system 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Check for leaks at tank cap,
lines, filter, pump; replace
lines every two years
X Radiator
(if applicable)
100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect; clean external
surfaces
X Cooling hoses
(if applicable)
100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect for leaks
X Engine mounts 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect
Exhaust muffler/
pipe
100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect
Q
E
Spark plug 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect; replace as needed
X Wiring 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect for wear, routing,
security; apply dielectric
grease to connectors
subjected to water, mud, etc.
Q
Clutches (drive
and driven)
100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect; clean; replace worn
parts
Q
Front wheel
bearings
100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect; replace as needed
Q
Brake fluid 200 H 24 M 2000 (3200) Change every two years
Q
ADC fluid
(ADC models)
200 H 24 M 2000 (3200) Change every two years
X
Q
E
Fuel filter 200 H 24 M 2000 (3200) Check for leaks around lines.
Replace every 2 years, more
often under
extreme conditions.
Spark arrestor 300 H 36 M 3000 (4800) Clean out
Q
Toe adjustment - Inspect periodically; adjust
when parts are replaced
Headlight aim - Adjust as needed