Polaris 2012 Sportsman Forest 500 International, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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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.
Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar Miles
(KM)
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E
Engine breather
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filter (if equipped)
25 H Monthly 155 (250) Inspect; replace if necessary
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E
Engine oil change
(break-in)
25 H 1 M 155 (250)
Perform a break-in oil change at one
month
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General
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lubrication
50 H 3 M 310 (500)
Lubricate all grease 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
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Front suspension 50 H 6 M 310 (500) Lubricate
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Rear suspension 50 H 6 M 310 (500) Lubricate
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E
Throttle Cable/ETC
Switch
50 H 6 M 310 (500)
Inspect; adjust; lubricate; replace if
necessary
E
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
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50 H 6 M 310 (500)
Inspect coolant strength seasonally;
pressure test system yearly
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E
Engine oil change
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100 H 6 M 620 (1000)
Perform a break-in oil change at 25
hours/one month
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E
Oil filter change 100 H 6 M 620 (1000) Replace with oil change
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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