Maintenance and lubrication, Periodic maintenance schedule – Polaris 2003 MSX User Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Periodic Maintenance Schedule

DESCRIPTION

Pre-ride

Pre-

season

Monthly

or 25 hrs.

3 mos. or

50 hrs.

6 mos. or

100 hrs.

Tune up

item

ENGINE

Engine corrosion protection/fogging(daily-if used in salt water)

L**

L

L

Cooling system flushing (daily after use in salt water)

I**

I

Exhaust cooling hose screen

I/C

I/C

Exhaust hose condition

I

I

Engine mounts (replace if removed for engine service)

I

I

Thermostat/popoff valve assembly/spring

I/C

I/C*

R

Water inlet and outlet hoses and clamps

I

I

I

R

Spark plugs/Compression test

I

I

Spark Plugs (replace every 100 hours)

R

I

R

Engine fastener re-torque (cyl head/cyl base, exhaust)

I

I

Oil pump adjustment

I

I

ELECTRICAL

Battery condition, fluid level

I

I

Battery vent hose condition/routing (must be clear)

I

I

Battery and starter cables(clean connections / tight)

I

I

I

Ground cables-condition, corrosion, fastener torque

I

I

I

Engine overheat warning/tone/electrical connections

I

I

Lanyard cord/engine stop switch

I

I

I - Inspect, adjust, service, replace if necessary

A - Adjust

C - Clean

R - Replace

L - Lubricate with recommended lubricant

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