Subsection 01 (PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
GENERAL
Maintenance is very important for keeping your vehicle in safe operating condition. Proper maintenance
is the owner's responsibility. The vehicle should be serviced as per the maintenance schedule.
The maintenance schedule does not exempt the pre-ride inspection.
WARNING
Failure to properly maintain the vehicle according to the maintenance schedule and procedures
can make it unsafe to operate.
SEVERE DUSTY CONDITIONS
Engine Air Filter Maintenance Guideline
Air filter maintenance should be adjusted according to riding conditions.
Air filter maintenance must be increased in frequency in the following dusty conditions:
– Riding on dry sand
– Riding on dry dirt covered surfaces
– Riding on dry gravel roads or similar conditions.
NOTE:
Riding in a group in these conditions would increase even more the air filter maintenance.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE LEGEND
Operation in trail riding conditions
Operation in severe riding conditions (dusty or muddy) or carrying heavy loads condition
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Make sure to perform proper maintenance at recommended intervals as indicated in the tables. Some
items of the maintenance schedule must be performed in function of the calendar, regardless of the
distance or time of operation.
EVERY 1 500 KM (1,000 MI) OR 50 HOURS (whichever comes first)
EVERY 750 KM (500 MI) OR 25 HOURS (whichever comes first)
Verify and clean engine air filter. Replace as needed
Verify battery connections
Inspect front differential and rear final drive oil level and look for contamination (X mr only)
Lubricate rear propeller shaft joints
Inspect tie rod ends and ball joints for play and boots condition
Lubricate front suspension arm bushings
Lubricate rear stabilizer bar bushings
Inspect the drive shaft boots and protectors
Inspect brake pads. Replace as needed
Inspect wheel bearings for abnormal play
Verify gearbox oil level and look for contamination (X mr only)
Inspect and clean CVT air filter. Replace as needed. (If equipped)
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