Polaris 500 Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety page 58

Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item
Engine breather
E filter (if equipped)
Engine oil change
E (break-in)
General
lubrication
Shift Linkage
Steering
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Carburetor float
bowl
Throttle cable
E
Choke cable
E
E Carburetor air
intake ducts/flange
Drive belt
Cooling system
(if applicable)
Engine oil change
E
Oil filter change
E
Oil tank vent hose
E
Valve clearance
E
Perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected to severe use.
E Emission-Related Service.
Have an authorized Polaris dealer perform these services.
Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Hours Calendar
20 H Monthly
25 H 1 M
50 H 3 M
50 H 6 M
50 H 6 M
50 H 6 M
50 H 6 M
50 H 6 M
50 H 6 M
50 H 6 M
50 H 6 M
50 H 6 M
50 H 6 M
100 H 6 M
100 H 6 M
100 H 12 M
100 H 12 M
MAINTENANCE
Miles
(Km)
- Inspect; replace if necessary
- Perform a break-in oil change
at one month
- Lubricate all fittings, pivots,
cables, etc.
- Inspect, lubricate, adjust
- Lubricate
- Lubricate
- Lubricate
- Drain bowl periodically and
prior to storage
- Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
- Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
- Inspect ducts for proper seal-
ing/air leaks
- Inspect; adjust; replace as
needed
- Inspect coolant strength
seasonally; pressure test
system yearly
- Perform a break-in oil change
at one month
- Replace with oil change
- Inspect routing, condition
- Inspect; adjust
Remarks
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