Maintenance - Polaris A12MH46AX Service Manual

MAINTENANCE

Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item
 Steering

Front-suspension

Rear-suspension

Tires
ADC fluid level 

(if equipped)

Brake fluid level

Brake lever travel
Brake systems
Wheels /fasteners
Frame fasteners

Engine oil level
E
Passenger Seat Lock Out

Air filter, pre-filter
E

Air box sediment tube
E
Coolant
Headlamp/tail lamp

Air filter,
main element
E
Recoil housing

Brake pad wear

Battery

Front gearcase oil

Transmission oil
Perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected to severe use.
E Emission Control System Service (California)

Have an authorized Polaris dealer perform these services.
*Service Note: Under extreme use, change demand drive fluid every 25 hours. "Extreme Use" is defined as constant
ADC operation on hilly or mountainous terrain, or if ADC is the primary mode of AWD operation.
2.4
Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Hours Calendar
- Pre-Ride
- Pre-Ride
- Pre-Ride
- Pre-Ride
- Pre-Ride
- Pre-Ride
- Pre-Ride
- Pre-Ride
- Pre-Ride
- Pre-Ride
- Pre-Ride
- Pre-Ride
- Daily
- Daily
- Daily
- Daily
- Weekly
- Weekly
10 H Monthly
20 H Monthly
25 H Monthly
25 H Monthly
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Miles
(KM)
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- Make adjustments as needed.
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- Verify Seat is secured
- Inspect; clean often
- Drain deposits when visible
Check level daily, change coolant every 2
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years
Check operation; apply dielectric grease if
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replacing
- Inspect; replace as needed
Drain water as needed, check often if
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operating in wet conditions (If equipped)
60 (100) Inspect periodically
125 (200) Check terminals; clean; test
155 (250) Inspect level; change yearly*
155 (250) Inspect level; change yearly
Remarks