Polaris 2004-2005 Sportsman 6x6, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
2.3
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar Miles
(Km)
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Steering -- Pre-Ride -- Make adjustments as needed. See Pre-Ride
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Front suspension
--
Pre-Ride
--
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Checklist on Page 1.7.
"
Rear suspension -- Pre-Ride --
Tires
--
Pre-Ride
--
"
Brake fluid level
--
Pre-Ride
--
"
Brake lever travel -- Pre-Ride --
Brake systems
--
Pre-Ride
--
Wheels/fasteners -- Pre-Ride --
Frame fasteners
--
Pre-Ride
--
"
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Engine oil level
--
Pre-Ride
--
"
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Air filter, pre-filter
--
Daily
--
Inspect; clean often
"
E
Air box sediment
tube
--
Daily
--
Drain deposits when visible
Coolant
(if applicable)
-- Daily -- Check level daily, change coolant every 2 years
Headlamp/tail
lamp
--
Daily
--
Check operation; apply dielectric grease if re-
placing
"
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Air filter,
main element
--
Weekly
--
Inspect; replace as needed
Recoil housing -- Weekly -- Drain water as needed, check often if operating
in wet conditions
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Brake pad wear 10 H Monthly 60 (100) Inspect periodically
Battery 20 H Monthly 125 (200) Check terminals; clean; test
"
Front gearcase oil
(if equipped)
25 H Monthly 155 (250) Inspect level; change yearly
"
Middle gearcase
oil (if equipped)
25 H Monthly 155 (250) Inspect level; change yearly
"
Rear gearcase oil
(if equipped)
25 H Monthly 155 (250) Inspect level; change yearly
"
Transmission oil 25 H Monthly 155 (250) Inspect level; change yearly
"
Perform these procedures more often for vehicles
subjected to severe use.
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Have an authorized Polaris dealer perform these
services.