Polaris ATP 500 4x4 - Manual (Page 80)

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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
"
L
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.
"
L
Engine breather
filter
20 hrs Monthly Inspect; replace annually
and as needed
J
Brake pad wear 10 hrs Monthly Inspect periodically
"
Front and rear
gearcase oil
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
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 100 hrs./
1000 mi.
6 months Replace with oil change
L
Engine breather
hose
100 hrs. 6 months Inspect
"
More often under severe use, such as dirty or wet conditions
L Emission Control System Service (California)
J
Dealer service item