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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Periodic Maintenance Schedule
Item
Hours/
Miles
Frequency Remarks
Taillight/brakelight
Pre-Ride Pre-Ride
Check operation daily; ap-
ply Polaris dielectric grease
to socket when replaced
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Air filter,
main element
Weekly
Weekly
Inspect; replace as needed
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Transmission oil
level
20 hrs
Monthly
Inspect monthly; change
annually
Battery
20 hrs
Monthly
Check terminals; clean;
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Brake pad wear
10 hrs
Monthly
Inspect periodically
Engine cylinder
head and cylinder
base fasteners
25 hrs
3 months
Inspect (re-torque required
at first service only)
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General lubrication
50 hrs
3 months
Lubricate all fittings, pivots,
cables, etc.
Oil Pump Cable
50 hrs.
6 months
Inspect, adjust, lubricate,
replace if required
Carburetor float
bowl
50 hrs.
6 months
Drain bowl periodically and
prior to storage
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Throttle Cable/ETC
Switch
50 hrs.
6 months
Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
Choke (enricher)
cable
50 hrs.
6 months
Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
Shift linkage
50 hrs.
6 months
Inspect; adjust
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Drive belt
50 hrs.
6 months
Inspect; replace as needed
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Steering
50 hrs.
6 months
Inspect daily; lubricate
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Front suspension
50 hrs.
6 months
Inspect; lubricate; tighten
fasteners
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Rear suspension
50 hrs.
6 months
Inspect; tighten fasteners
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Drive chain(s)
50 hrs.
6 months
Inspect daily; adjust and lu-
bricate if needed
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Rear axle
50 hrs.
6 months
Inspect bearings
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More often under severe use, such as dirty or wet conditions
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