2004 Polaris Sportsman 400 Owners Manual - Page 73

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION Periodic Maintenance Schedule Hours of operation are based on a 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. WARNING Improperly performing the procedures marked with a J could result in component failure and lead to serious injury or death. Have an authorized Polaris dealer perform these services. Item Brake System Auxiliary Brake Tires Wheels Hours/ Miles Frequency Remarks Inspect Inspect Inspect Inspect Inspect Inspect; clean Replace coolant every two years Fill to proper levels Check operation Check operation Check operation Check for free operation Drain deposits whenever visible Check operation daily; apply Polaris dielectric grease to connector when replaced Check operation daily; apply Polaris dielectric grease to socket when replaced Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Frame nuts, bolts, Pre-Ride Pre-Ride fasteners " Air filter,Pre-cleaner Pre-Ride Pre-Ride L Coolant level Fuel tank and engine oil Throttle Lights Engine stop switch Steering " Air box sediment Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride tube Headlamp Tail lamp/brake lamp Pre-Ride Pre-Ride " More often under severe use, such as dirty or wet conditions L Emission Control System Service (California) J Dealer service item 70