2002 Polaris Sportsman 6x6 Owners Manual - Page 78

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION Periodic Maintenance Schedule (Cont.) CAUTION Due to the nature of the adjustments marked with a J, it is recommended that service be performed by an authorized Polaris dealer. " More often under severe use, such as dirty or wet conditions NOTE: Inspection may reveal the need for replacement parts. Always use genuine Polaris parts available from your Polaris dealer. Item J " Brake pad wear Engine breather filter Battery " " J Transmission Oil Level General Lubrication Throttle Cable/ETC Switch Choke (Enricher) Cable Carburetor Float Bowl " Engine Oil - Level/Change Hours or Odometer 10 hrs/100 miles 20 hrs 20 hrs 25 hrs 50 hrs 50 hrs 50 hrs 50 hrs 100 hrs/1000 miles 100 hrs/1000 miles 100 hrs 100 hrs 50 hrs 50 hrs 50 hrs 50 hrs 50 hrs 50 hrs 50 hrs 50 hrs Frequency Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly 3 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months Remarks Inspect periodically Inspect-replace annually and as needed Check Terminals/clean/check fluid level Inspect monthly; change annually Lubricate all fittings, pivots, cables, etc. Inspect-adjust, lubricate, replace if necessary; pre-ride inspection item Inspect-adjust, lubricate, replace if necessary Drain bowl periodically and prior to storage Check Level Daily; Break in Service at 1 month. Change oil more often in cold weather use Replace with oil change Inspect strength seasonally; pressure test system annually Inspect Inspect, tighten fasteners Inspect daily, adjust and lubricate if needed Inspect-adjust, replace if necessary Check monthly Inspect, lubricate, adjust Inspect daily, lubricate Inspect bearings Inspect-lubricate, tighten fasteners Oil Filter Coolant strength/pressure test system Engine breather hose " " J " Rear Suspension Drive Chains Drive Belt Front hubs/fluid check Shift linkage J " " Steering Rear Axle/Center Axle Front Suspension 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 75