Polaris Sportsman 450 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Lubrication G uide
Check and l ubricate all components at the intervals outlined in the
Periodic Maintenance C hart beginning on page 64. Items not listed in
the chart should be lubricated at the General Lubrication interval.
NOTE: The a-arms and lower control arms are lubricated at the
factory, and no additional lubrication will be needed.
However , if these components are subjected to severe use,
grease zerks have been provided for additional lubrication at
the user’s discretion.
Lubrication Guide Key
" More often under severe use
L Polaris Premium All Season Grease or grease conforming to NLGI
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.
Item Lube Method
Engine Oil Polaris Premium 4 Syn-
thetic 0W40
Add to pr oper level on dipstick.
Brake Fluid DOT 3 Only Maintain level between fill lines.
See page 34.
Transmission Oil Polaris Premium AGL
Synthetic Gearcase Lube
See page 76 (450/500)
or page 78 (700).
Front Demand Drive
Unit (Front Gearcase)
Premium Demand Drive
Hub Fluid
See page 77.
Rear Gearcase Oil Premium ATV Angle Drive
Fluid
See page 79 (700).
Front Prop Shaft Yoke
(Fig. 1)
FGrease Grease fittings (3 pumps maxi-
mum).
Ball Joint (Fig. 2)
"LGrease
Locate fitting on back side of struts
and grease with grease gun.
(Fig. 1)
(Fig. 2)