Polaris Sportsman 6x6 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Periodic Maintenance Schedule
Careful periodic maintenance will help keep your vehicle in the safest,
most reliable condition. Inspection, adjustment and lubrication
intervals of important components are explained in the following chart
Maintenance intervals are based upon average riding conditions and a
vehicle speed of approximately 10 miles per hour. Vehicles subjected
to severe use, such as operation in wet or dusty areas, should be
inspected and serviced more frequently. If you are not familiar with
safe service and adjustment procedures, have a qualified dealer perform
these operations.
Inspect, c lean, lubricate, adjust or replace parts a s necessary. NOTE:
Inspection may reveal the need for replacement parts. Always use
genuine Polaris parts.
" More often under severe use, such as dirty or wet conditions
NOTE: Inspection may reveal the need for replacement parts. Always
use genuine Polaris parts available from your Polaris dealer.
Item Hours or
Odometer
Frequency Remarks
Headlamp Inspection Pre-ride Pre-ride Check operation daily; applyPolaris di-
electric grease to connector when re-
placed
Tail lampinspection Pre-ride Pre-ride Check operationdaily; apply Polarisdi-
electric grease to socket when replaced
Tires - Air Pressure Pre-ride Pre-ride Inspect daily, pre-ride inspection item
Brake System Pre-ride Pre-ride Pre-ride inspec tion item
Wheels Pre-ride Pre-ride Pre-ride inspec tion item
Frame nuts,bolts, fasteners Pre-ride Pre-ride Pre-ride inspec tion item
Fuel and Oil Tank s Pre-ride Pre-ride Fill to properlevel
" Air Box Sediment Tube Daily Daily Drain deposits whenever visibl e
" Air Filter -Pre-Cleaner Daily Daily Inspect-Clean
Coolant/Level Inspection Daily Daily Replace engine coolant every two
years
" Air Filter -Main Element Weekl y Weekl y Inspect-Replace if necessary
CAUTION
Due to the nature of the adjustments marked with a J,itis
recommended that service be per formed by a n authorized Polaris
dealer.