Lubrication Recommendations - Polaris 2007 Scrambler 500 4X4 Owner's Manual

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Lubrication Recommendations

Check and lubricate all components at the intervals outlined in the
Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 62. Items not listed in
the chart should be lubricated at the General Lubrication interval.
NOTE: The a-arms and lower control arms are lubricated at the
factory, and no additional lubrication will be needed.
However, if these components are subjected to severe use,
grease zerks have been provided for additional lubrication at
the user's discretion.
Lubrication Chart Key
More often under severe use, such as wet or dusty conditions
"
Polaris Premium All Season Grease or grease conforming to NLG
L
No. 2, such as Conoco Superlube M or Mobilegrease Special
Use Polaris Premium U-Joint Lube every 500 miles, before long
F
periods of storage, or after pressure washing or submerging
When suspension action becomes stiff, or after washing
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Item
4-Cycle Engine
Brakes
Drive chain(s)
(1) Transmission
(2) Front Gearcase
(3) Front Prop Shaft Yoke
(4) Swing Arm Bushings
(5) Tie Rod Ends
(6) Front Hubs
(7) Ball Joint
(8) Axle Housing
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Lube
Premium 4
Synthetic 0W40
DOT 3 fluid only
O-ring chain lube or
SAE 80/90
AGL Synthetic
Gearcase Lube
ATV Angle Drive Fluid
Grease
F
L Grease
"
Grease
L∆
"
Premium Hub Lube
L Grease
"
Grease
L
"
Method
Add to proper level on dipstick.
Maintain level between fill lines.
See page 35.
Lubricate.
Maintain as recommended on
page 72.
Maintain as recommended on
page 73.
Grease fittings
(3 pumps maximum).
Locate fittings on swing arm and
grease with grease gun.
Lift boot, clean away dirt and
grease, apply fresh grease by
hand and reassemble.
Remove set screw in hubs. Rotate
wheels to 4 O'clock position. If lu-
bricant is not visible add more.
Reinstall set screw.
Locate fitting on back side of struts
and grease with grease gun.
Locate fittings on swing arm and
grease with grease gun.