Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI Touring Owner's Manual page 81

Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item
Air filter,
E main element
Recoil housing
(if applicable)
Brake pad wear
Battery
Rear gearcase oil
(if equipped)
Transmission oil
Demand drive fluid
Engine breather
E filter (if equipped)
General
lubrication
Shift linkage
Steering
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Throttle Cable/
E
ETC Switch
E Throttle Body
Intake Duct
Drive belt
Cooling system
(if applicable)
Engine oil change
Oil filter change
Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Hours Calendar
- Weekly
- Weekly
10 H Monthly
20 H Monthly
25 H Monthly
25 H Monthly
25 H Monthly
25 H Monthly
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
100 H 6 M
100 H 6 M
MAINTENANCE
Miles
(Km)
- Inspect; replace as needed
- Drain water as needed,
check often if operating in wet
conditions
100 (160) Inspect periodically
200 (320) Check terminals; clean; test
250 (400) Inspect level; change yearly
250 (400) Inspect level; change yearly
250 (400) Inspect level; change yearly
250 (400) Inspect; clean if needed
500 (800) Lubricate all fittings, pivots,
cables, etc.
500 (800) Inspect, lubricate
500 (800) Lubricate
500 (800) Lubricate
500 (800) Lubricate
500 (800) Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
500 (800) Inspect duct for proper seal-
ing/air leaks
500 (800) Inspect; adjust; replace as
needed
1000 (1600) Inspect coolant strength
seasonally; pressure test
system yearly
1000 (1600) Perform a break-in oil change
at one month
1000 (1600) Replace with oil change
Remarks
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