2005 Polaris Sportsman 6x6 Owners Manual - Page 75

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION Periodic Maintenance Chart Item (whichever comes first) Hours Calendar Miles (Km) 25 H 25 H 50 H 50 H 50 H 50 H 50 H 50 H 50 H 50 H 50 H 50 H 50 H 50 H 100 H 100 H 100 H 100 H Monthly 1M 3M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 12 M 12 M 155 (250) 155 (250) 310 (500) 310 (500) 310 (500) 310 (500) 310 (500) 310 (500) 310 (500) 310 (500) 310 (500) 310 (500) 310 (500) 310 (500) 620 (1000) 620 (1000) 620 (1000) 620 (1000) Maintenance Interval Remarks " Engine breather E filter (if equipped) " Engine oil change Inspect; replace if necessary Perform a break-in oil change at one month Lubricate all fittings, pivots, cables, etc. Inspect, lubricate, adjust Lubricate Lubricate Lubricate 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; clean; replace as needed Inspect; adjust; replace as needed Inspect coolant strength seasonally; pressure test system yearly Perform a break-in oil change at 25 hours/one month Replace with oil change Inspect routing, condition Inspect; adjust E (break-in) " General lubrication Shift Linkage J Steering " Front suspension " Rear suspension Carburetor float bowl J Throttle Cable/ E ETC Switch J Choke cable E E Carburetor air intake ducts/ flange " Front hub bear- ings (if equipped) Drive belt Cooling system (if applicable) " Engine oil change E E E E " " Oil filter change " Oil tank vent hose J Valve clearance 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. 72