Polaris 550 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Perform all services at whichever maintenance interval is reached first.
Perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected to severe use.
E Emission-Related Service
Have an authorized POLARIS dealer perform these services.
Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar Miles
(Km)
Steering - Pre-Ride - See Pre-Ride Checklist on
page 44.
Front suspension - Pre-Ride -
Rear suspension - Pre-Ride -
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 -
Engine oil level - Pre-Ride -
Winch - Pre-Ride - See pages 62-63.
E
Air filter, pre-filter - Daily - Inspect; clean often; replace
as needed
Coolant - Daily - Check level daily, change
coolant every 2 years
ADC fluid - Daily - Check level daily, add as
needed
Power steering unit
(if equipped)
- Daily - Inspect daily; clean often
Headlamp/taillight - Daily - Check operation
E
Air filter,
main element
- Weekly - Inspect; replace as needed
Engine oil change 20 H 1 Month 500 (800) Perform a break-in oil and
filter change (see page 42)
Brake pad wear 10 H Monthly 100 (160) Inspect periodically
Battery 20 H Monthly 200 (320) Check terminals; clean; test
Demand drive fluid 25 H Monthly 250 (400) Inspect level
Demand drive fluid
(extreme use)
25 H 1 M 250 (400) Change fluid every 25 hours
if ADC is subjected to
extreme use. See page 77.
Rear gearcase oil 25 H Monthly 250 (400) Inspect level
Transmission oil 25 H Monthly 250 (400) Inspect level
General
lubrication
50 H 3 M 500 (800) Lubricate all fittings, pivots,
cables, etc.