Polaris 2012 Sportsman Forest 500 International, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
9923412 - 2012 Sportsman 400/500 and EFI Tractor Service Manual
© Copyright 2011 Polaris Sales Inc.
Periodic Maintenance Chart
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Perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected to severe use.
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E Emission Control System Service (California)
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Have an authorized Polaris dealer perform these services.
* Service Note: Under extreme use, change demand drive fluid every 25 hours. "Extreme Use" is defined as constant
ADC operation on hilly or mountainous terrain, or if ADC is the primary mode of AWD operation.
Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar Miles
(KM)
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Steering - Pre-Ride -
Make adjustments as needed.
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Front-suspension - Pre-Ride -
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Rear-suspension - Pre-Ride -
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Tires - Pre-Ride -
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ADC fluid level
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(if equipped)
- Pre-Ride -
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Brake fluid level - Pre-Ride -

Brake lever travel - Pre-Ride -
Brake systems - Pre-Ride -
Wheels /fasteners - Pre-Ride -
Frame fasteners - Pre-Ride -

E
Engine oil level - Pre-Ride -
Passenger Seat Lock Out - Pre-Ride - Verify Seat is secured
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E
Air filter, pre-filter - Daily - Inspect; clean often

E
Air box sediment tube - Daily - Drain deposits when visible
Coolant - Daily -
Check level daily, change coolant every 2
years
Headlamp/tail lamp - Daily -
Check operation; apply dielectric grease if
replacing
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E
Air filter,
main element
- Weekly - Inspect; replace as needed
Recoil housing - Weekly -
Drain water as needed, check often if
operating in wet conditions (If equipped)
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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 25 H Monthly 155 (250) Inspect level; change yearly*
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Transmission oil 25 H Monthly 155 (250) Inspect level; change yearly