Break-In Period; Vehicle Break-In Period; Engine And Drivetrain Break-In Period; Brake System Break-In - Polaris RANGER 500 2017 Service Manual

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BREAK-IN PERIOD

VEHICLE BREAK-IN PERIOD

The break-in period is the first 25 hours of operation.
Careful treatment of a new engine and drive components
causes satisfactory performance and a longer life for
these components.
IMPORTANT
Too much heat build-up during the first three hours of
operation damages the close-fitted engine parts and
drive components. Do not operate at full throttle at or
high speeds during the first three hours of operation.
Never substitute or mix oil brands. Serious engine
damage and voiding of warranty can result. Polaris
recommends you use Polaris PS-4 Synthetic Engine
ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN BREAK-IN
PERIOD
1. Fill the fuel tank. Use unleaded gasoline with
minimum 87 octane and maximum 10% ethanol
content.
2. Check the engine oil level. Add the recommended oil
as needed.
3. Refer the customer to the New Operator Driving
Procedures outlined in the Owner's Manual.
4. Avoid aggressive use of the brakes.
5. Vary throttle positions. Do not operate at sustained
idle or sustained high speed.
6. Pull only light loads.
7. Perform regular checks on fluid levels, controls, and
areas outlined in the Pre-Ride Inspection checklist.
8. Perform a break-in oil and filter change at 25 hours /
250 miles (whichever comes first); change every 100
hours thereafter. Change more frequently during cold
weather operation.
9. Perform a transmission break-in fluid level check at
25 hours / 250 miles (whichever comes first); check
every 25 hours thereafter. Change fluid at 200 hours /
2000 miles.
10. Perform a front gearcase break-in fluid change at 25
hours / 250 miles (whichever comes first); change
every 200 hours / 2000 miles thereafter.

BRAKE SYSTEM BREAK-IN

Apply only moderate braking force for the first 50 stops.
Aggressive or overly forceful braking when the brake
system is new could damage brake pads and rotors.
2.4
Oil.

PVT BREAK-IN (CLUTCHES / BELT)

A proper break-in of the clutches and drive belt will
ensure a longer life and better performance. Break in the
clutches and belt by operating at slower speeds during
the break-in period as recommended. Pull only light
loads. Avoid aggressive acceleration and high speed
operation during the break-in period.
If a belt fails, always clean away all debris when
replacing the belt.
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