Polaris Sportsman 400 H.O. Automobile 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 - Make adjustments as need
ed. See Pre-Ride Checklist
on page 45.
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 -
E
Air filter, pre-filter - Daily - Inspect; clean often; replace
as needed
Air box sediment
tube
- Daily - Drain deposits when visible
Coolant - Daily - Check level daily, change
coolant every 2 years
Headlight/taillight/
worklight
- Daily - Check operation; apply
dielectric grease if replacing
lamps
E
Air filter,
main element
- Weekly - Inspect; replace as needed
Recoil housing - Weekly - Drain water as needed,
check often if operating in wet
conditions
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; change yearly
Rear gearcase oil
(if equipped)
25 H Monthly 250 (400) Inspect level; change yearly
Transmission oil 25 H Monthly 250 (400) Inspect level; change yearly
E
Engine breather
filter (if equipped)
25 H Monthly 250 (400) Inspect; clean if needed