Periodic Maintenance Schedule - Polaris Sportsman 2004 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Periodic Maintenance Schedule

Hours of operation are based on a 10 mph average. If service is due at
20 hours, the equivalent odometer reading would be 200 miles.
Perform all services at whichever reading is reached first.
Improperly performing the procedures marked with a
in component failure and lead to serious injury or death. Have an
authorized Polaris dealer perform these services.
Item
Brake System
Auxiliary Brake
Tires
Wheels
Frame nuts, bolts,
fasteners
Air filter,Pre-cleaner Pre-Ride Pre-Ride
"
L
Coolant level
Fuel tank and
engine oil
Throttle
Lights
Engine stop switch
Steering
Air box sediment
"
tube
Headlamp
Tail lamp/brake
lamp
More often under severe use, such as dirty or wet conditions
"
Emission Control System Service (California)
L
Dealer service item
J
70
WARNING
Hours/ Frequency Remarks
Miles
Pre-Ride Pre-Ride
Pre-Ride Pre-Ride
Pre-Ride Pre-Ride
Pre-Ride Pre-Ride
Pre-Ride Pre-Ride
Pre-Ride Pre-Ride
Pre-Ride Pre-Ride
Pre-Ride Pre-Ride
Pre-Ride Pre-Ride
Pre-Ride Pre-Ride
Pre-Ride Pre-Ride
Pre-Ride Pre-Ride
Pre-Ride Pre-Ride
Pre-Ride Pre-Ride
could result
J
Inspect
Inspect
Inspect
Inspect
Inspect
Inspect; clean
Replace coolant every two
years
Fill to proper levels
Check operation
Check operation
Check operation
Check for free operation
Drain deposits whenever
visible
Check operation daily; ap-
ply Polaris dielectric grease
to connector when replaced
Check operation daily; ap-
ply Polaris dielectric grease
to socket when replaced