2004 Polaris Sportsman 500 Owners Manual - Page 77

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION Lubrication Guide NOTE: Hours in the frequency column 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 Guide 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. 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 (400/500) or page 83 (600/700). 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 Transmission Oil Polaris Premium Synthetic Gearcase Lube Premium Drive Hub Fluid Premium Synthetic Gearcase Lube (or GL5 80-90 weight gear lube) FGrease Front Gearcase Oil Rear Gearcase Oil See page 82. See page 84 (600/700). Front Prop Shaft Yoke (Fig. 1) Front Drive Axle (U Joint) (Fig. 2) Ball Joint (Fig. 3) 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 FGrease "LGrease 74