Polaris 500 Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety page 59

MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item
Fuel system
E
Fuel filter
Radiator
(in applicable)
Cooling Hoses
Engine mounts
Exhaust muffler/
pipe
Spark plug
E
Ignition timing
E
Wiring
Clutches (drive
and driven)
Front wheel
bearings
Brake fluid
Spark arrestor
Idle speed
Toe adjustment
Auxiliary brake (if
equipped)
Headlight aim
Perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected to severe use.
E Emission-Related Service.
Have an authorized Polaris dealer perform these services.
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Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Hours Calendar
100 H 12 M
100 H 12 M
100 H 12 M
100 H 12 M
100 H 12 M
100 H 12 M
100 H 12 M
100 H 12 M
100 H 12 M
100 H 12 M
100 H 12 M
200 H 24 M
300 H 36 M
-
-
-
-
Miles
(Km)
- Check for leaks at tank cap,
lines, fuel valve, filter, pump,
carburetor; replace lines
every two years
- Replace yearly
- Inspect; clean external
surfaces
- Inspect for leaks
- Inspect
- Inspect
- Inspect; replace as needed
- Inspect
- Inspect for wear, routing,
security; apply dielectric
grease to connectors
subjected to water, mud, etc.
- Inspect; clean; replace worn
parts
- Inspect; replace as needed
- Change every two years
- Clean out
Adjust as needed
Inspect periodically; adjust
when parts are replaced
Inspect daily; adjust as
needed
Adjust as needed
Remarks