Polaris Sportsman 9920629 - Manual (Page 78)

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MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar Miles
(Km)
X 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
Q
E
Throttle Cable/
ETC Switch
50 H 6 M 500 (800) Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
Q
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 duct for proper seal-
ing/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
X Engine oil change 100 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Perform a break-in oil change
at one month
X Oil filter change 100 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Replace with oil change
Q
E
Valve clearance 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect; adjust
Q
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
X Radiator
(if applicable)
100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect; clean external
surfaces
X Cooling hoses
(if applicable)
100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect for leaks
X Engine mounts 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect
Exhaust muffler/
pipe
100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect
Q
E
Spark plug 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect; replace as needed
Q
E
Ignition timing 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect
X Wiring 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect for wear, routing,
security; apply dielectric
grease to connectors
subjected to water, mud, etc.