2005 Polaris Sportsman 600 Owners Manual - Page 71

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION Periodic Maintenance Chart Item (whichever comes first) Hours Calendar Miles (Km) 50 H 50 H 50 H 50 H 50 H 50 H 50 H 100 H 100 H 100 H 100 H 100 H 3M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 12 M 12 M 12 M 500 (800) 500 (800) 500 (800) 500 (800) 500 (800) 500 (800) 1000 (1600) 1000 (1600) 1000 (1600) 1000 (1600) 1000 (1600) 1000 (1600) Maintenance Interval Remarks " General lubrication Carburetor float bowl Lubricate all fittings, pivots, cables, etc. Drain bowl periodically and prior to storage Inspect; adjust; lubricate; replace if necessary Inspect; adjust; lubricate; replace if necessary Inspect ducts for proper sealing/air leaks Inspect; adjust; replace as needed Inspect coolant strength seasonally; pressure test system yearly Perform a break-in oil change at one month Replace with oil change Inspect routing, condition Inspect; adjust Check for leaks at tank cap, lines, fuel valve, filter, pump, carburetor; replace lines every two years Inspect; clean external surfaces Inspect for leaks Inspect Inspect J Throttle Cable/ E ETC Switch J Choke cable E E Carburetor air intake ducts/ flange Drive belt Cooling system " Engine oil change E E " Oil filter change " Oil tank vent hose E (if equipped) E E J Valve clearance J Fuel system/filter " Radiator (if applicable) (if applicable) 100 H 100 H 100 H 100 H 12 M 12 M 12 M 12 M 1000 (1600) 1000 (1600) 1000 (1600) 1000 (1600) " Cooling hoses " Engine mounts Exhaust muffler/ pipe " Perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected to severe use. E Emission Control System Service (California) J Have an authorized Polaris dealer perform these services. 68