Polaris Scrambler 500 4x4 - Manual (Page 69)

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Lubrication Recommendations
Check and lubricate all components at the intervals outlined in the
Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 62. Items not listed in
the chart should be lubricated at the General Lubrication interval.
NOTE: The a-arms and lower control arms are lubricated at the
factory, and no additional lubrication will be needed.
However, if these components are subjected to severe use,
grease zerks have been provided for additional lubrication at
the user’s discretion.
Lubrication Chart Key
"
More often under severe use, such as wet or dusty conditions
L
Polaris Premium All Season Grease or grease conforming to NLG
No. 2, such as Conoco Superlube M or Mobilegrease Special
F
Use Polaris Premium U-Joint Lube every 500 miles, before long
periods of storage, or after pressure washing or submerging
∆
When suspension action becomes stiff, or after washing
Item Lube Method
4-Cycle Engine Premium 4
Synthetic 0W40
Add to proper level on dipstick.
Brakes DOT 3 fluid only Maintain level between fill lines.
See page 35.
Drive chain(s) O-ring chain lube or
SAE 80/90
Lubricate.
(1) Transmission AGL Synthetic
Gearcase Lube
Maintain as recommended on
page 72.
(2) Front Gearcase ATV Angle Drive Fluid Maintain as recommended on
page 73.
(3) Front Prop Shaft Yoke
F
Grease Grease fittings
(3 pumps maximum).
(4) Swing Arm Bushings
"
L Grease
Locate fittings on swing arm and
grease with grease gun.
(5) Tie Rod Ends
"
L ∆ Grease
Lift boot, clean away dirt and
grease, apply fresh grease by
hand and reassemble.
(6) Front Hubs Premium Hub Lube Remove set screw in hubs. Rotate
wheels to 4 O’clock position. If lu-
bricant is not visible add more.
Reinstall set screw.
(7) Ball Joint
"
L Grease
Locate fitting on back side of struts
and grease with grease gun.
(8) Axle Housing
"
L Grease
Locate fittings on swing arm and
grease with grease gun.