Polaris Outlaw 500, Service Manual

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2.4
MAINTENANCE
Pre-Ride Maintenance Interval
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected to severe use.
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Emission Control System Service ( California)
Have an authorized Polaris dealer perform these services.
Recommended Pre-Ride Fluid Level Checks
NOTE: Quick Reference Lubricants and maintenance product part numbers are listed on page 2.9
Item
Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar
Miles
(KM)
Steering - Pre-Ride -
Make adjustments as needed.
Front / Rear Suspension - Pre-Ride -
Tires - Pre-Ride -
Brake Fluid Level - Pre-Ride -
Brake Lever Travel - Pre-Ride -
Brake Systems - Pre-Ride -
Wheels / Fasteners - Pre-Ride -
Frame Fasteners - Pre-Ride -
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Engine / Trans Oil Level - Pre-Ride -
Drive Chain - Pre-Ride -
Throttle - Pre-Ride - Check operation
Clutch - Pre-Ride - Check operation and adjustment
Engine Stop Switch - Pre-Ride - Check operation
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Air Filter / Pre-Filter - Pre-Ride - Inspect; clean often
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Air Box Sediment Tube - Pre-Ride - Drain deposits when visible
Coolant - Pre-Ride -
Check level daily,
change coolant every 2 years
Head Lamp / Tail Lamp - Pre-Ride -
Check operation;
apply dielectric grease if replacing
A-arm Ball Joint
-
Pre-Ride
Check freeplay daily; have dealer replace if
wheel moves excessively
Rear Shaft Assembly -
Pre-Ride
Post-Ride
-
Check pre-ride for tears, punctures, leaking.
Check post-ride for bulging / ballooning.
Replace if damaged. Burp if bulging.
ITEM TYPE NOTES SEE PAGES
Engine / Trans Oil Polaris PS-4 Synthetic Engine Oil Add to proper level on dipstick 2.14
Coolant / Level
Polaris Premium 60/40 Pre–mixed
Antifreeze/Coolant or a 50/50
mixture high quality antifreeze/
coolant and distilled water
Allow engine and cooling system to cool completely
and check level in radiator. Fill to top of filler neck. If
reservoir was empty or extremely low, fill radiator
before filling reservoir tank to full line
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Brake Fluid Polaris DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid
Fill to indicated level inside reservoir.
Use the sight glass to ensure the proper fluid level.
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