Pre-Ride Inspection; General - Polaris SPORTSMAN 400 2003 Service Manual

Headlamp Inspection
Tail Lamp Inspection
Item
" General Lubrication
" Front Hubs/Fluid Check
" Front Hubs/Fluid Change
"
Front Gearcase Lubricant
Drive Belt
Clutches (Drive And Driven)
" Transmission Oil Level
Shift Linkage
Shift Selector Box
H Steering
H
Toe Adjustment
" Front Suspension
"
Rear Suspension
Tires
H
Brake Fluid
" Brake Fluid Level
" Brake Lever Travel
H Brake Pad Wear
Auxiliary Brake Adjustment
Brake System
Wheels
Frame Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners
PRE-RIDE / DAILY INSPECTION
Perform the following pre-ride inspection daily, and when servicing the vehicle at each scheduled maintenance.
S Tires - check condition and pressures
S
Fuel and oil tanks - fill both tanks to their proper level; Do not overfill oil tank
S All brakes - check operation and adjustment (includes auxiliary brake)
S
Throttle - check for free operation and closing
S Headlight/Taillight/Brakelight - check operation of all indicator lights and switches
S
Engine stop switch - check for proper function
S Wheels - check for tightness of wheel nuts and axle nuts; check to be sure axle nuts are
secured by cotter pins
S
Air cleaner element - check for dirt; clean or replace
S Steering - check for free operation noting any unusual looseness in any area
S Loose parts - visually inspect vehicle for any damaged or loose nuts, bolts or fasteners
S Engine coolant - check for proper level at the recovery bottle
Daily Daily
Daily Daily
CHASSIS
Frequency
(Whichever comes first)
Hours Calendar
50 hrs 3 months
50 hrs 6 months
100 hrs 12 months
100 hrs 12 months
50 hrs 6 months
100 hrs 12 months
25 hrs Monthly
50 hrs 6 months
200 hrs 24 months
50 hrs 6 months
As required As required
50 hrs 6 months
50 hrs 6 months
Pre-ride Pre-ride
200 hrs 24 months
Pre-ride Pre-ride
Pre-ride Pre-ride
10 hrs Monthly
As required As required
Pre-ride Pre-ride
Pre-ride Pre-ride
Pre-ride Pre-ride
Check operation daily; Apply Nyogelt Grease
to connector when lamp is replaced
Check Operation Daily; Apply Nyogelt Grease
to socket when lamp is replaced
Miles
(Km)
500 (800) Lubricate All Fittings, Pivots, Cables, Etc.
500 (800) Check monthly
1000 (1600) Check monthly
1000 (1600) Inspect Monthly; Change Annually
500 (800) Inspect - Adjust, Replace if Necessary
1000 (1600) Inspect, Clean
250 (400) Inspect Monthly; Change Annually
500 (800) Inspect,Lubricate, Adjust
2000 (3200) Change Lubricant Every Two Years
500 (800) Inspect Daily, Lubricate
Periodic Inspection, Adjust When Parts are Re-
placed
500 (800) Inspect - Lubricate
500 (800) Inspect - Lubricate
Inspect Daily, Pre-Ride Inspection Item
2000 (3200) Change Every Two Years
Inspect Daily, Pre-Ride Inspection Item
Inspect Daily, Pre-Ride Inspection Item
100 (160) Inspect Periodically
Inspect Deflection Daily; Adjust
Pre-Ride Inspection Item
Pre-Ride Inspection Item
Pre-Ride Inspection Item
MAINTENANCE
Remarks
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