Polaris 550 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar Miles
(Km)
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; replace as needed
Cooling system 50 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Inspect coolant strength
seasonally; pressure test
system yearly
Radiator 50 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Inspect; clean external
surfaces
Cooling hoses 50 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Inspect for leaks
Engine oil change 100 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Change the oil and filter
Demand drive fluid
(normal use)
100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Change fluid
Rear gearcase oil 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Change fluid
Transmission oil 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Change fluid
Fuel system 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Check for leaks at tank cap,
lines, filter, pump; replace
lines every two years
Engine mounts 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect
Exhaust muffler/
pipe
100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect
E
Spark plug 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect; replace as needed
Wiring 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect for wear, routing,
security; apply dielectric
grease to connectors
subjected to water, mud, etc.
Clutches (drive
and driven)
100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect; clean; replace worn
parts
Front wheel
bearings
100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect; replace as needed
Brake fluid 200 H 24 M 2000 (3200) Change every two years
ADC fluid 200 H 24 M 2000 (3200) Change every two years
Spark arrestor 300 H 36 M 3000 (4800) Clean out
E
Valve clearance 1000 H - 10000
(16000)
Inspect; adjust
Toe adjustment - Inspect periodically; adjust
when parts are replaced
Headlight aim - Adjust as needed