Pre-Ride Inspection; General - Polaris SPORTSMAN 600 2003 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART, CONT.
Item
" General Lubrication
" Front Gearcase Lubricant
Drive Belt
Clutches (Drive And Driven)
Check/Drain PVT Housing
" Transmission Oil Level
Shift Linkage
H
Steering
H Toe Adjustment
"
Front Suspension
" Rear Suspension
Tires
H Brake Fluid
" Brake Fluid Level
" Brake Lever Travel
H Brake Pad Wear
Auxiliary Brake Adjustment
Brake System
Wheels
Frame Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners
PRE-RIDE / DAILY INSPECTION
Perform the following pre-ride inspection daily, and when servicing the vehicle at each scheduled maintenance.
G
Tires - check condition and pressures
G Fuel and oil tanks - fill both tanks to their proper level; Do not overfill oil tank
G
All brakes - check operation and adjustment (includes auxiliary brake)
G Throttle - check for free operation
G Headlight/Taillight/Brakelight - check operation of all indicator lights and switches
G Engine stop switch - check for proper function
G
Wheels - check for loose wheel nuts and axle nuts; check to be sure axle nuts are secured by
cotter pins
G Air cleaner element - check for dirt; clean or replace
G
Steering - check for free operation noting any unusual looseness in any area
G Loose parts - visually inspect vehicle for any damaged or loose nuts, bolts or fasteners
G Engine coolant - check for proper level at the recovery bottle
CHASSIS
Maintenance Interval
(Whichever comes first)
Hours Calendar
50 hrs 3 months
100 hrs 12 months
50 hrs 6 months
100 hrs 12 months
Weekly Weekly
25 hrs Monthly
50 hrs 6 months
50 hrs 6 months
As required As required
50 hrs 6 months
50 hrs 6 months
Pre-ride Pre-ride
200 hrs 24 months 2000 (3200)
Pre-ride Pre-ride
Pre-ride Pre-ride
10 hrs Monthly
As required As required
Pre-ride Pre-ride
Pre-ride Pre-ride
Pre-ride Pre-ride
Miles
(Km)
500 (800) Lubricate All Fittings, Pivots, Cables, Etc.
1000 (1600) Inspect Monthly; Change Annually
500 (800) Inspect - Adjust, Replace if Necessary
1000 (1600)
More often if operating in wet environment
250 (400) Inspect Monthly; Change Annually
500 (800) Inspect, Lubricate, Adjust
500 (800) Inspect Daily, Lubricate
- - Periodic Inspection, Adjust When
Parts are Replaced
500 (800) Inspect - Lubricate
500 (800) Inspect - Lubricate
- - Inspect Daily, Pre-Ride Inspection Item
Change Every Two Years
- - Inspect Daily, Pre-Ride Inspection Item
- - Inspect Daily, Pre-Ride Inspection Item
100 (160) Inspect Periodically
- - Inspect Deflection Daily; Adjust
- - Pre-Ride Inspection Item
- - Pre-Ride Inspection Item
- - Pre-Ride Inspection Item
Remarks
Inspect, Clean
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