Polaris RANGER 500 EFI 4X4 2012 Owner's Manual page 49

Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item
Cooling system (if applicable)
 Engine oil change
 Oil filter change

Fuel system
E
 Radiator (if applicable)
 Cooling Hoses
 Engine mounts
Exhaust muffler/pipe

Spark plug
E

Ignition timing
 Wiring

Clutches (drive and driven)


Front wheel bearings

Brake fluid
Spark arrester
Idle speed

Toe adjustment

Auxiliary brake (if equipped)

Headlight aim
Lubrication Recommendations
Check and lubricate all components at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance
Chart beginning on page 43, or more often under severe use, such as wet or dusty conditions.
Items not listed in the chart should be lubricated at the general lubrication interval.
Item
Engine Oil
Brake Fluid
Main Gearcase Oil (Trans-
mission)
Front Gearcase Oil
Front Prop Shaft Yoke
Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Hours Calendar
50 H 6 M
100 H 6 M
100 H 6 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
Lube
POLARIS PS-4 PLUS Performance
Synthetic 2W-50 4-cycle Oil
DOT 4
Premium AGL Synthetic Gearcase Lube
Demand Drive Plus Fluid
POLARIS Premium U-Joint Lube
Miles (Km)
- Inspect coolant strength seasonally;
pressure test system yearly
- Perform a break-in oil change at one
month
- Replace with oil change
- Check for leaks at tank cap, lines, fuel
valve, pump, throttle body; replace lines
every 2 years
- Inspect; clean external surfaces
- Inspect for leaks
- Inspect
- Inspect
- Inspect; replace as needed
- Inspect
- Inspect for wear, routing, security; apply
dielectric grease to connectors sub-
jected 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
See page 46.
See page 60.
See page 49.
See page 50.
Locate fittings and grease (3 pumps
maximum).
MAINTENANCE
Remarks
Method
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