Polaris Scrambler 500 - Manual (Page 79)

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Periodic Maintenance Schedule
Item Hours/
Miles
Frequency Remarks
Taillight/brakelight Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Check operation daily; ap-
ply Polaris dielectric grease
to socket when replaced
"
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Air filter,
main element
Weekly Weekly Inspect; replace as needed
"
Transmission oil
level
20 hrs Monthly Inspect monthly; change
annually
Battery 20 hrs Monthly Check terminals; clean;
check fluid level
Engine counterbal-
ance (400 Engines)
20 hrs Monthly Check oil level; change
annually
"
L
Engine breather
filter (4-cycle)
20 hrs Monthly Inspect; replace annually
and as needed
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Brake pad wear 10 hrs Monthly Inspect periodically
"
Front and rear
gearcase oil (shaft
drive)
100 hrs Monthly Check monthly; change
annually
Engine cylinder
head and cylinder
base fasteners
25 hrs 3 months Inspect (re-torque required
at first service only)
"
General lubrication 50 hrs 3 months Lubricate all fittings, pivots,
cables, etc.
"
L
Engine oil level/oil
change (4-Cycle)
100 hrs /
1000
miles
6 months Check level daily; break-in
service at one month;
change oil more often in
cold weather
"
L
Oil Filter(4-Cycle) 100 hrs./
1000 mi.
6 months Replace with oil change
Oil Pump Cable
(2-Cycle)
50 hrs. 6 months Inspect, adjust, lubricate,
replace if required
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Engine breather
hose
(4-cycle)
100 hrs. 6 months Inspect
"
More often under severe use, such as dirty or wet conditions
L Emission Control System Service (California)
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Dealer service item