Polaris 2013 BRUTUS Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 78)

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MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Careful periodic maintenance will help keep your vehicle in
the safest, most reliable condition. Inspection, adjustment and
lubrication of important components are explained in the peri-
odic maintenance chart.
Inspect, clean, lubricate, adjust and replace parts as necessary.
When inspection reveals the need for replacement parts, use
genuine POLARIS parts available from your POLARIS dealer.
Record maintenance and service in the Maintenance Log
beginning on page 136.
Tip: Service and adjustments are important for proper vehicle opera-
tion. If you're not familiar with safe service and adjustment proce-
dures, have a qualified dealer perform these operations.
Maintenance intervals in the following chart are based upon
average riding conditions and an average vehicle speed of
approximately 10 MPH (16 km/h). Vehicles subjected to
severe use must be inspected and serviced more frequently.
Severe Use Definition
• Frequent immersion in mud, water or sand
• Racing or race-style high RPM use
• Prolonged low speed, heavy load operation
• Extended idle
• Short trip cold weather operation
Pay special attention to the oil level. A rise in oil level during
cold weather can indicate contaminants collecting in the oil
sump or crankcase. Change oil immediately if the oil level
begins to rise. Monitor the oil level, and if it continues to rise,
discontinue use and determine the cause or see your dealer.
Maintenance Chart Key
► = Perform these operations more often for vehicles sub-
jected to severe use.
E = Emission-related service (Failure to conduct this mainte-
nance will not void the emissions warranty but may affect
emissions.)
D = Caution: Due to the nature of these adjustments, it is rec-
ommended this service be performed by an authorized
POLARIS dealer.
Tip: Inspection may reveal the need for replacement parts. Always
use genuine Polaris parts.
WARNING! Improperly performing the procedures marked with a
“D” could result in component failure and lead to serious injury or
death. Have an authorized POLARIS dealer perform these services.