Polaris 2002 Sportsman 6x6, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Lubrication Recommendations
Front Drive
Axle U Joints
Locate grease fitting and grease
with grease gun.
Every 3 months
or 50 hrs
Rear Axle
Bearing
Grease** Locate fitting on eccentric and
grease with grease gun.
Every 3 months
or 50 hrs
Swing Arm
Bushings
Grease** Locate fitting on swing arm and
grease with grease gun.
Monthly or at 20
hrs
Middle Axle
Bearings
Grease* Locate fitting on eccentric and
grease with grease gun.
Every 3 months
or 50 hrs
Center
Swing Arm
Housing
Grease* Locate fitting on swing arm
housing and grease with
grease gun.
Every 3 months
or 50 hrs
Rear Strut Grease* Locate fitting on rear strut
and grease with grease gun.
Every 3 months
or 50 hrs
* More often under severe use, such as wet or dusty conditions
** Grease conforming to NLGI No. 2, such as Conoco Superlube M or
Mobilegrease Special
+ Use Polaris Premium U-Joint Lube
NOTE: Hours are based on 10 mph average.
Rear Axle
Bearing
Middle Axle Bearings
Swing Arm
Bushings
Rear Strut
Center Swing Arm
Housing
U Joint