Polaris 550 Owner's Manual page 78

MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item
Air filter,
E main element
Engine oil change
Brake pad wear
Battery
Demand drive fluid
Demand drive fluid
(extreme use)
Rear gearcase oil
Transmission oil
General
lubrication
Shift linkage
Steering
n
Front suspension
Rear suspension
E Throttle Cable/
n
ETC Switch
E Throttle Body
Intake Duct
Drive belt
Cooling system
Radiator
Cooling hoses
Engine oil change
Demand drive fluid
(normal use)
Rear gearcase oil
Transmission oil
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
- Weekly
20 H 1 Month
10 H Monthly
20 H Monthly
25 H Monthly
25 H 1 M
25 H Monthly
25 H Monthly
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
100 H 6 M
100 H 12 M
100 H 12 M
100 H 12 M
Miles
(Km)
- Inspect; replace as needed
500 (800) Perform a break-in oil and
filter change (see page 53)
100 (160) Inspect periodically
200 (320) Check terminals; clean; test
250 (400) Inspect level
250 (400) Change fluid every 25 hours
if ADC is subjected to
extreme use. See page 81.
250 (400) Inspect level
250 (400) Inspect level
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
1000 (1600) Change the oil and filter
1000 (1600) Change fluid
1000 (1600) Change fluid
1000 (1600) Change fluid
Remarks