Maintenance And Lubrication - Polaris Sportsman 2004 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Periodic Maintenance Schedule
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
schedule. Use the instrument cluster's programmable service interval
mode to help determine when maintenance service is due. See page 49
for instructions.
Maintenance intervals are based upon average riding conditions and an
average vehicle speed of approximately 10 miles per hour. Vehicles
subjected to severe use, such as operation in wet or dusty areas, should
be inspected and serviced more frequently.
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.
NOTE: Service and adjustments are critical. If you're not familiar
with safe service and adjustment procedures, have a qualified dealer
perform these operations.
Maintenance Chart Key
Perform these operations more often under severe use, such as in
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dirty or wet conditions, to purge water or dirt contamination from
grease fittings and other critical components.
L Emission Control System Service (California - 4-Cycle)
Dealer service item.
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