Polaris 2004-2005 Sportsman 6x6, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
2.4
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar Miles
(Km)
"
E
Engine breather
filter (if equipped)
25 H Monthly 155 (250) Inspect; replace if necessary
"
E
Engine oil change
(break-in)
25 H 1 M 155 (250) Perform a break-in oil change at one month
"
General
lubrication
50 H 3 M 310 (500) Lubricate all fittings, pivots, cables, etc.
Shift Linkage 50 H 6 M 310 (500) Inspect, lubricate, adjust
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Steering 50 H 6 M 310 (500) Lubricate
"
Front suspension 50 H 6 M 310 (500) Lubricate
"
Rear suspension 50 H 6 M 310 (500) Lubricate
Carburetor float
bowl
50 H 6 M 310 (500) Drain bowl periodically and prior to storage
J
E
Throttle Cable/
ETC Switch
50 H 6 M 310 (500) Inspect; adjust; lubricate; replace if necessary
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E
Choke cable 50 H 6 M 310 (500) Inspect; adjust; lubricate; replace if necessary
E Carburetor air
intake ducts/
flange
50 H 6 M 310 (500) Inspect ducts for proper sealing/air leaks
Drive belt 50 H 6 M 310 (500) Inspect; adjust; replace as needed
Cooling system
(if applicable)
50 H 6 M 310 (500) Inspect coolant strength
seasonally; pressure test
system yearly
"
E
Engine oil change 100 H 6 M 620
(1000)
Perform a break-in oil change at 25 hours/one
month
"
E
Oil filter change 100 H 6 M 620
(1000)
Replace with oil change
"
E
Oil tank vent hose 100 H 12 M 620
(1000)
Inspect routing, condition
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E
Valve clearance 100 H 12 M 620
(1000)
Inspect; adjust
"
Perform these procedures more often for vehicles
subjected to severe use.
E Emission Control System Service (California)
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Have an authorized Polaris dealer perform these
services.