Maintenance; Severe Use Definition - Polaris SPORTSMAN ACE 2014 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE

Periodic Maintenance Chart
Careful periodic maintenance will help keep your vehicle in the safest,
most reliable condition. Inspection, adjustment and lubrication of
important components are explained in the periodic maintenance chart.
Inspect, clean, lubricate, adjust and replace parts as necessary. When
inspection reveals the need for replacement parts, use genuine
POLARIS parts available from your POLARIS dealer.
Record maintenance and service in the Maintenance Log beginning on
page 142.
Service and adjustments are important for proper vehicle operation. If
you're not familiar with safe service and adjustment procedures, have a
qualified dealer perform these operations.
Vehicles subjected to heavy or severe use patterns must be inspected and
serviced more frequently.

Severe Use Definition

• Frequent immersion in mud, water or sand
• Frequent or prolonged operation in dusty environments
• Racing or race-style high RPM use
• Prolonged low speed, heavy load operation
• Extended idle
• Short trip cold weather operation
Pay special attention to the oil level. A rise in oil level during cold
weather can indicate contaminants collecting in the oil sump or
crankcase. Change oil immediately if the oil level begins to rise.
Monitor the oil level, and if it continues to rise, discontinue use and
determine the cause or see your POLARIS dealer.
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