Polaris 2004-2005 Sportsman 6x6, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
2.6
PRE-RIDE / DAILY INSPECTION
Perform the following pre-ride inspection daily, and when servicing the vehicle at each scheduled maintenance.
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Tires - check condition and pressures
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Fuel and oil tanks - fill both tanks to their proper level; Do not overfill oil tank
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All brakes - check operation and adjustment (includes auxiliary brake)
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Throttle - check for free operation
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Headlight/Taillight/Brakelight - check operation of all indicator lights and switches
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Engine stop switch - check for proper function
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Wheels - check for loose wheel nuts
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Air cleaner element - check for dirt or water; clean or replace
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Steering - check for free operation, noting any unusual looseness in any area
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Loose parts - visually inspect vehicle for any damaged or loose nuts, bolts or fasteners
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Engine coolant - check for proper level at the recovery bottle
COLD WEATHER KITS FOR 4 STROKE ATVS
Engine Heater -- ( PN 2871507 )
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS - QUICK REFERENCE
LUBRICANTS AND MAINTENANCE PRODUCT PART NUMBERS ARE LISTED ON PAGE 2.5
Item Type Notes See
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Engine Oil Polaris Premium 4
Synthetic, 0W--40 ( PN
2871567 )
Add to proper level on dipstick. 2.25
Transmission Polaris AGL Gearcase Lu-
bricant ( PN 2873602)
Refer to procedures outlined later in this
chapter.
2.12
Front Gear Case ATV Angle Drive Fluid
( PN2871653 )
Refer to procedures outlined later in this
chapter.
2.13
Gear Shift Selector
Box
Polaris 0W--40 Synthetic
Engine Lubricant ( PN
2871281 )
Oil in selector box should be at the center
line of the shift selector plungers. Do not
overfill or the selector may hydro-lock.
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Coolant Level Polaris Premium 60/40
Pre-mixed Antifreeze/
Coolant ( PN 2871323 ) or
a 50/50 mixture high quali-
ty antifreeze/coolant and
distilled water
Fill reservoir tank to full line. Add if neces-
sary. If reservoir was empty or extremely
low, allow engine and cooling system to
cool completely and check level in radia-
tor. Fill to top of filler neck.
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Front Hubs Premium Demand Drive
Hub Fluid ( PN 2871654 )
Fill hub at 4:00 or 8:00 position until fluid
trickles out. Do not force fluid into hub.
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Brake Fluid Polaris DOT 3 Brake Fluid
( PN 2870990 )
-Fill to indicated level inside reservoir. 2.33
ACCESSORY ENGINE HEATER