Polaris 500 X2 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar Kilometers
X
E
Air filter,
main element
- Weekly - Inspect; replace as needed
Recoil housing - Weekly - Drain water as needed,
check often if operating in wet
conditions
X
Q
Brake pad wear 10 Monthly 160 Inspect periodically
Battery 20 Monthly 320 Check terminals; clean; test
X Demand drive fluid 25 Monthly 400 Inspect level; change yearly
X Rear gearcase oil
(if equipped)
25 Monthly 400 Inspect level; change yearly
X Transmission oil 25 Monthly 400 Inspect level; change yearly
X
E
Engine breather
filter (if equipped)
25 Monthly 400 Inspect; clean if needed
X Engine oil change
(break-in)
- 1 M - Perform a break-in oil change
at one month
X General
lubrication
50 3 M 800 Lubricate all fittings, pivots,
cables, etc.
Shift linkage 50 6 M 800 Inspect, lubricate, adjust
Q
Steering 50 6 M 800 Lubricate
X Front suspension 50 6 M 800 Lubricate
X Rear suspension 50 6 M 800 Lubricate
Q
E
Throttle cable/
ETC switch
50 6 M 800 Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
E Throttle body
intake duct
50 6 M 800 Inspect duct for proper seal-
ing/air leaks
Drive belt 50 6 M 800 Inspect; adjust; replace as
needed
Cooling system 50 6 M 1600 Inspect coolant strength
seasonally; pressure test
system yearly
X Engine oil change 100 6 M 1600 Perform a break-in oil change
at one month
X Oil filter change 100 6 M 1600 Replace with oil change
X Oil tank vent hose
(if equipped)
100 6 M 1600 Inspect routing, condition