Lubrication Guide; Engine Oil; Oil Recommendations - Polaris Sportsman 570 2018 Owner's Manual

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LUBRICATION GUIDE

Check and lubricate all components at the intervals outlined in the Periodic
Maintenance Chart. Items not listed in the chart should be lubricated at the
General Lubrication interval.
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.
ITEM

Engine Oil (450/570)

Brake Fluid
Transmission Oil
Demand Drive (Front
Gearcase)
Front Prop Shaft
ENGINE OIL
Always check and change the oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic
Maintenance Chart. Always use the recommended engine oil. Always change
the oil filter whenever changing oil.
Vehicle operation with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated engine oil will
cause accelerated wear and may result in engine seizure, accident and injury.
Always perform the maintenance procedures as outlined in the Periodic

OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

Always change the oil filter whenever changing oil.
POLARIS recommends the use of POLARIS PS-4 Full Synthetic 5W- 50 4-cycle
oil or a similar oil for this engine. Oil may need to be changed more frequently if
LUBE
PS-4 5W-50 4-Cycle
Oil
DOT 4 Brake Fluid
AGL Gearcase
Lubricant &
Transmission Fluid
Demand Drive
U-Joint Grease
WARNING
Maintenance Chart.
CAPACITY AT FLUID
CHANGE
2 qt. (1.9 l)
-
32 oz. (948 ml)
9 oz. (265 ml)
-
MAINTENANCE
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
Maintain level in safe
range on dipstick.
Maintain level
between fill lines.
Maintain level at
bottom of fill hole
threads.
Maintain level at
bottom of fill hole
threads.
Grease fittings (3
pumps maximum)
every 500 miles,
before long periods of
storage, or after
pressure washing or
submerging.
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