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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Lubrication Recommendations
NOTE: Hours are based on 10 mph average. If service is due at 20
hours, the equivalent odometer reading would be 200 miles. Perform
all services at whichever reading is reached first.
Lubrication Chart Key
" More often under severe use, such as wet or dusty conditions
L Polaris Premium All Season Grease or grease conforming to NLG
No. 2, such as Conoco Superlube M or Mobilegrease Special
F Use Polaris Premium U-Joint Lube every 500 miles, before long
periods of storage, or after pressure washing or submerging
∆ When suspension action becomes stiff, or after washing
Item Lube Method Frequency
4-Cycle
Engine
Premium 4
Synthetic 0W40
Add to proper level on dip-
stick.
Check level daily
Brakes DOT 3 fluid only Maintain level between fill
lines. See page 41.
As required;
change every two
years or 200
hours
Drive chain(s) O-ring chain
lube or SAE
80/90
Lubricate. As needed, before
each use in wet
conditions
(1) Transmission AGL Synthetic
Gearcase Lube
See Page 82. Change annually
or at 100 hours
(2) Front
Gearcase
Angle Drive
Fluid
See Page 83. Change annually
or at 100 hours
(3) Front Prop
Shaft U-joints
FGrease Grease fittings. 3 months/50
hours
(4) Front Prop
Shaft Yoke
FGrease Grease fittings
(3 pumps maximum).
3 months/50
hours
(5) Front Drive
Axle (U Joint)
FGrease Locate grease fitting and
grease with grease gun.
Every 3 months or
50 hours
(6) Swing Arm
Bushings
"L Grease
Locate fittings on swing arm
and grease with grease gun.
Monthly or at 20
hours
(7) Tie Rod Ends
"L∆ Grease
Lift boot, clean away dirt and
grease, apply fresh grease
by hand and reassemble.
Semi-annually
(8) Front Hubs Premium
Hub Lube
Remove set screw in hubs.
Rotate wheels to 4 O’clock
position. If lubricant is not
visible add more. R einstall
set screw.
Annually or at 100
hrs.
(9) Ball Joint
"L Grease
Locate fitting on back side of
struts and grease with
grease gun.
Every 3 months or
50 hours
(10) A-Arms
"L∆ Grease
Locate fittings and grease. Semi-annually