Polaris Sportsman S Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Lubrication Guide
NOTE: Hours in the frequency column 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 Guide Key
" More often under severe use, such as wet or dusty conditions
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 Frequency
Engine OIl Polaris Premium 4
Synthetic 0W40
Add to proper level on dip-
stick.
Check level daily.
Brake Fluid DOT 3 Only Maintain level between fill
lines. See page 39.
As required; change
every two years or
200 hours
Transmission
Oil (Fig. 1)
Polaris Premium
Synthetic Gear
case Lube
See page 83 (400/500)
or page 85 (600/700).
Check every 6
months/1000 miles.
Change annually or
at 100 hours
Front Gear-
case Oil
(Fig. 2)
Premium Drive
Hub Fluid
See page 84 (400/500)
or page 86 (600/700).
Change annually or
at 100 hours
Rear Gear-
case Oil
(Fig. 3)
Premium Synthet-
ic Gearcase Lube
(or GL5 80-90
weight gear lube)
See page 87 (600/700). Change annually or
at 100 hours
Front Prop
Shaft Yoke
(Fig. 4)
FGrease Grease fittings (3 pumps
maximum)
Every 3 months or
50 hours
Front Drive
Axle (U Joint)
(Fig. 5)
FGrease Locate grease fitting and
grease with grease gun.
Every 3 months or
50 hours
Ball Joint
(Fig. 6)
"LGrease
Locate fitting on back side of
struts and grease with
grease gun.
Every 3 months or
50 hours