2006 Polaris Sportsman 450 Owners Manual - Page 70

2006 Polaris Sportsman 450 Manual

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Periodic Maintenance Chart Item MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION (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 " Oil filter change " Oil tank vent hose (if equipped) J Valve clearance E E 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-Related Service) J Have an authorized Polaris dealer perform these services. 67

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