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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 s ervices 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
2-Cycle
Engine
Polaris
Injection Oil
Fill oil tank. See page 45. As needed,
when refueling
4-Cycle
Engine
Polaris 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 39.
As required; change
every two years or
200 hours
Drive chain(s) O-ring chain lube
or SAE 80/90
Lubricate as often as r e-
quired. B efore each ride in
wet conditions
As required
(1) Transmis-
sion
Polaris Premium
Synthetic gear
case lube
See Page 91. Check every 6
months/1000 miles.
Change annually or
at 100 hours
(2) Front
Gearcase
Polaris Premium
Synthetic gear
case lube
See Page 95. Change annually or
at 100 hours
(3) Visco
Drive
Polaris Premium
Synthetic gear
case lube
Change annually or
at 100 hours
(4) Front Prop
Shaft U-joints
FGrease Grease fittings. Every 3 months or
50 hours
(5) Front Prop
Shaft Yoke
FGrease Grease fittings (3 pumps
maximum)
Every 3 months or
50 hours