Polaris Sportsman 9920775 - Manual (Page 77)

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MAINTENANCE
Lubrication Recommendations
Check and lubricate all components at the intervals outlined in the
Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 70. 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.
X = Perform more often for vehicles subjected to severe use
Item Lube Method
Engine Oil Polaris Premium 4 Synthetic
0W40
See page 77.
Brake Fluid DOT 4 Only See page 38.
Drive Chains O-ring chain lube or SAE 80/
90
Lubricate as often as required
(before each ride in wet condi-
tions).
Gear Selector Oil Polaris Premium 4 Synthetic
0W40
Maintain oil level at the center of
the shift rail. Do not overfill.
Transmission Oil Polaris Premium Synthetic
Gearcase Lube
See page 81.
Front Prop Shaft Yoke Polaris Premium U-Joint
Lube
Grease fittings (3 pumps maxi-
mum) every 500 miles, before long
periods of storage, or after pres-
sure washing or submerging
AWD Hubs Premium Demand Drive Hub
Fluid
Remove set screw in hubs. Rotate
wheels to 4:00 position (see illus-
tration on next page). If lubricant is
not visible add more. Reinstall set
screw.
Ball Joint Polaris Premium all Season
Grease or grease conform-
ing to NLGI No. 2
Locate zerk on back side of struts
and grease with grease gun.
Rear Axle Bearing Locate fitting on eccentric and
grease with grease gun.
Swing Arm Bushings Locate fitting on swing arm and
grease with grease gun.
Middle Axle Bearings Polaris Premium all Season
Grease or grease conform-
ing to NLGI No. 2
X Locate fitting on eccentric and
grease with grease gun.
Center Swing Arm
Housing
X Locate fitting on swing arm
housing and grease with grease
gun.
Rear Strut X Locate fitting on rear strut and
grease with grease gun.
Tie Rod Ends X Grease with grease gun.