Polaris Universal ATV 2000, Owner'S Safety And Maintenance Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Schedule (Cont.)
Item Hours or
Odometer
Frequency Remarks
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Engine breather filter
(4-cycle)
20 hrs Monthly Inspect--replace annually and as need-
ed
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Brake pad wear 10 hrs/100
miles
Monthly Inspect periodically
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Front and Rear Gearcase Oil
(shaft drive)
100 hrs Monthly Check monthly and change annually
Engine Cylinder Head and
Cylinder Base Fasteners
25 hrs 3 months Inspect (re-torque required at first ser-
vice only)
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General Lubrication 50 hrs 3 months Lubricate all fittings, pivots, cables, etc.
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L
Engine Oil - Level/Change
(4-Cycle)
100 hrs/1000
miles
6 months Check Level Daily; Break in Service at
1 month. Change oil more often in cold
weather use.
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L
Oil Filter(4-Cycle) 100 hrs/1000
miles
6 months Replace with oil change
Oil Pump Cable (2-Cycle) 50 hrs 6 months Inspect, adjust, lubricate, replace if re-
quired
L
Engine breather hose
(4-cycle)
100 hrs 6 months Inspect
Carburetor Float Bowl 50 hrs 6 months Drain bowl periodically and prior to stor-
age
J
Throttle Cable/ETC Switch 50 hrs 6 months Inspect--adjust, lubricate, replace if nec-
essary; pre-ride inspection item
L
Choke (Enricher) Cable 50 hrs 6 months Inspect--adjust, lubricate, replace if nec-
essary
Coolant strength/pressure test
system
100 hrs 6 months Inspect strength seasonally; pressure
test system annually
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Front hubs/fluid check (AWD) 50 hrs 6 months Check monthly
Shift linkage 50 hrs 6 months Inspect, adjust
J
Drive belt 50 hrs 6 months Inspect, replace if necessary
J
Steering 50 hrs 6 months Inspect daily, lubricate
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Rear Axle 50 hrs 6 months Inspect bearings, Lube
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Front Suspension 50 hrs 6 months Inspect--lubricate, tighten fasteners
"
Rear Suspension 50 hrs 6 months Inspect, tighten fasteners
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Drive Chain(s) 50 hrs 6 months Inspect daily, adjust and lubricate if
needed
L
Spark Plug 100 hrs 12 months Inspect--replace if necessary
J
L
Ignition Timing 100 hrs 12 months Inspect and adjust as needed
J
L
Fuel System 100 hours 12 months Check for leaks at tank cap, lines, fuel
valve, filter, pump and carburetor. Re-
place lines every two years.
J
Fuel Filter 100 hrs 12 months Replace annually
Radiator 100 hrs 12 months Inspect/clean external surface
Cooling System hoses 100 hrs 12 months Inspect
Spark arrestor 100 hrs 12 months Clean out