Polaris Sportsman Forest 500 Series Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety page 68

MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item
 Engine oil change
(break-in)
 General
lubrication
Shift linkage
Steering

 Front suspension
 Rear suspension
Carburetor float
bowl
Throttle Cable/

E
ETC Switch
Choke cable

E
E Carburetor air
intake ducts/flange
Drive belt
Cooling system
 Engine oil change
 Oil filter change
 Oil tank vent hose
(if equipped)
Valve clearance

E
Fuel system

E

Fuel filter

E
 Radiator
 Cooling hoses
 Engine mounts
Exhaust muffler/
pipe
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Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Hours Calendar Kilometers
- 1 M
50 3 M
50 6 M
50 6 M
50 6 M
50 6 M
50 6 M
50 6 M
50 6 M
50 6 M
50 6 M
50 6 M
100 6 M
100 6 M
100 6 M
100 12 M
100 12 M
100 12 M
100 12 M
100 12 M
100 12 M
100 12 M
- Perform a break-in oil change
at one month
800 Lubricate all fittings, pivots,
cables, etc.
800 Inspect, lubricate, adjust
800 Lubricate
800 Lubricate
800 Lubricate
800 Drain bowl periodically and
prior to storage
800 Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
800 Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
800 Inspect duct for proper seal-
ing/air leaks
800 Inspect; adjust; replace as
needed
800 Inspect coolant strength
seasonally; pressure test
system yearly
1600 Perform a break-in oil change
at one month
1600 Replace with oil change
1600 Inspect routing, condition
1600 Inspect; adjust
1600 Check for leaks at tank cap,
lines, fuel valve, filter, pump,
carburetor; replace lines
every two years
1600 Replace annually
1600 Inspect; clean external
surfaces
1600 Inspect for leaks
1600 Inspect
1600 Inspect
Remarks