Polaris Sportsman Forest 550 Owner's Manual page 77

MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item
Brake pad wear
Battery
Engine oil change
Demand drive fluid
(extreme use)
Demand drive fluid
Rear gearcase oil
Transmission oil
General lubrication
Shift linkage
D Steering
Front suspension
Rear suspension
D Throttle Cable/
E Throttle Release
Switch
E Throttle Body
Intake Duct
Drive belt
Cooling system
Radiator
Cooling hoses
Perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected to severe use.
E Emission-Related Service
D Have an authorized POLARIS dealer perform these services.
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Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Hours Calendar
10 H Monthly
20 H Monthly
25 H 1 M
25 H 1 M
25 H 1 M
25 H 1 M
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
Miles
(Km)
100 (160) Inspect periodically
200 (320) Check terminals; clean; test
250 (400) Break-in oil and filter change
(see page 42)
250 (400) Change fluid every 25 hours
if ADC is subjected to
extreme use. See page 83.
250 (400) Break-in oil level check
250 (400) Break-in oil level check
250 (400) Break-in oil level check
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; replace as needed
1000 (1600) Inspect coolant strength
seasonally; pressure test
system yearly
1000 (1600) Inspect; clean external
surfaces
1000 (1600) Inspect for leaks
Remarks