Polaris 2012 Sportsman Forest 500 International, Service Manual

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9923412 - 2012 Sportsman 400/500 and EFI Tractor Service Manual
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Lubrication Components
* Perform more often under severe use, such as operation in water and under severe loads.
(A) Semi-annually or 50 hours of operation. Refer to Maintenance Schedule for additional information. Service more
often under severe conditions (i.e. operating in water or hauling heavy loads).
(B) Annually or 100 hours of operation Refer to Maintenance Schedule for additional information. Service more often
under severe conditions (i.e. operating in water or hauling heavy loads). ADC gearcase fluid should be changed every
25hrs of operation in extreme use conditions (i.e. continuous operation on hilly or mountainous terrain or if ADC ‘on’ is
primary mode of AWD operation).
(C) Grease conforming to NLGI No. 2, such as Polaris Premium All Season Grease, Conoco Superlube M, or
Mobilgrease Special.
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1. Engine Oil Polaris PS-4 Plus
Check oil tank dipstick and
add to proper level.
Change after 1st month, 6 months, or 100
hours thereafter; Change more often (25-
50 hours) in extremely dirty conditions, or
short trip cold weather operation.
2. Transmission
Polaris AGL Plus
Synthetic Gearcase
Lube
Add lube to bottom fill hole. Change annually (B)
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Front
Gearcase Demand Drive PLUS
Drain as directed.
Add specified quantity.
Gearcase - Change annually (B)
4. Brake Fluid
Polaris DOT 4 Brake
Fluid
Fill master cylinder reservoir
to indicated level
As required, change fluid every 2 years
5. Front A-Arm
Polaris All Season
Grease
Locate fitting and grease. Semi-annually (A)
6. Rear A-Arm
Polaris All Season
Grease
Locate fitting and grease Semi-annually (A)
7. Propshafts
Polaris U-Joint Grease
(C)
Locate fitting and grease. Semi-annually (A)
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