2003 Polaris Sportsman 700 Owners Manual - Page 78

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION Lubrication Recommendations NOTE: Hours are based on 10 mph average. If service is due at 20 hours, the equivalent odometer reading would be 200 miles. Perform all services at whichever reading is reached first. Lubrication Chart Key " L Polaris Premium All Season Grease or grease conforming to NLGI F More often under severe use, such as wet or dusty conditions ∆ No. 2, such as Conoco Superlube M or Mobilegrease Special Use Polaris Premium U-Joint Lube every 500 miles, before long periods of storage, or after pressure washing or submerging. When suspension action becomes stiff, or after washing Item Lube Polaris Premium 4 Synthetic 0W40 DOT 3 Only Method Add to proper level on dipstick. Maintain level between fill lines. See page 39. See page 81. Frequency Check level daily. Engine OIl Brake Fluid As required; change every two years or 200 hours Check every 6 months/1000 miles. Change annually or at 100 hours Change annually or at 100 hours Change annually or at 100 hours (1) Transmission Oil Polaris Premium Synthetic gear case lube Premium Drive Hub Fluid Premium Front Gearcase Fluid (or GL5 80-90 weight gear lube) FGrease FGrease FGrease (2) Front Gearcase Oil (3) Rear Gearcase Oil See page 82. See page 83. (4) Front Prop Shaft U-joints (5) Front Prop Shaft Yoke (6) Front Drive Axle (U Joint) Ball Joint Grease fittings. Grease fittings (3 pumps maximum) Locate grease fitting and grease with grease gun. Locate fitting on back side of struts and grease with grease gun. Every 3 months or 50 hours Every 3 months or 50 hours Every 3 months or 50 hours Every 3 months or 50 hours "LGrease 76