Polaris 2011 ATV Sportsman Forest 500 - Manual (Page 67)

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MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Perform all services at whichever maintenance interval is reached first.
 Perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected to severe use.
E Emission-Related Service
 Have an authorized POLARIS dealer perform these services.
Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar Kilometers
Steering - Pre-Ride - Make adjustments as need
ed. See Pre-Ride Checklist
on page 53.
Front suspension - Pre-Ride -
Rear suspension - Pre-Ride -
Tires - Pre-Ride -
Brake fluid level - Pre-Ride -
Brake lever - Pre-Ride -
Foot brake - Pre-Ride
Brake system - Pre-Ride -
Wheels/fasteners - Pre-Ride -
Frame fasteners - Pre-Ride -
 Engine oil level
- Pre-Ride -
Winch - Pre-Ride - See pages 57-58.
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E
Air filter, pre-filter - Daily - Inspect; clean often; replace
as needed
 Air box sediment
tube
- Daily - Drain deposits when visible
Coolant - Daily - Check level daily, change
coolant every 2 years
Headlight/taillight - Daily - Check operation; apply
dielectric grease if replacing

E
Air filter,
main element - Weekly - Inspect; replace as needed
Recoil housing
(if equipped) - Weekly - Drain water as needed,
check often if operating in wet
conditions
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
Brake pad wear 10 Monthly 160 Inspect periodically
Battery 20 Monthly 300 Check terminals; clean; test
 Demand drive fluid
(front gearcase)
25 Monthly 400 Inspect level; change yearly
 Rear gearcase oil
(if equipped)
25 Monthly 400 Inspect level; change yearly
 Transmission oil
25 Monthly 400 Inspect level; change yearly
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E
Engine breather
filter (if equipped) 25 Monthly 400 Inspect; clean if needed