Polaris Scrambler 500 4x4 - Manual (Page 67)

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar Miles
(Km)
"
J
Brake pad wear 10 H Monthly 100 (160) Inspect periodically
Battery 20 H Monthly 200 (320) Check terminals; clean; test
"
Front gearcase oil 25 H Monthly 250 (400) Inspect level; change yearly
"
Transmission oil 25 H Monthly 250 (400) Inspect level; change yearly
"
E
Engine breather
filter (if equipped)
25 H Monthly 250 (400) Inspect; clean if needed
"
General
lubrication
50 H 3 M 500 (800) Lubricate all fittings, pivots,
cables, etc.
Carburetor float
bowl
50 H 6 M 500 (800) Drain bowl periodically and
prior to storage
J
E
Throttle Cable/
ETC Switch
50 H 6 M 500 (800) Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
J
E
Choke cable 50 H 6 M 500 (800) Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
E Carburetor air
intake ducts/
flange
50 H 6 M 500 (800) Inspect ducts for proper
sealing/air leaks
Drive belt 50 H 6 M 500 (800) Inspect; adjust; replace as
needed
Cooling system 50 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Inspect coolant strength
seasonally; pressure test
system yearly
"
Engine oil change 100 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Perform a break-in oil
change at one month
"
Oil filter change 100 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Replace with oil change
"
Oil tank vent hose 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect routing, condition
J
E
Valve clearance 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect; adjust
J
E
Fuel system/filter 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Check for leaks at tank cap,
lines, fuel valve, filter, pump,
carburetor; replace lines
every two years
"
Radiator
(if applicable)
100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect; clean external
surfaces