2010 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO Owners Manual - Page 61

MAINTENANCE Periodic Maintenance Chart Perform all services at whichever maintenance interval is reached first. Item Steering Front suspension Rear suspension Tires Brake fluid level Brake lever Foot brake Brake system Wheels/fasteners Frame fasteners X Engine oil level X Air filter, pre-filter E X Air box sediment tube Coolant Headlamp/tail lamp X Air filter, E main element Recoil housing (if applicable) X Brake pad wear Q Maintenance Interval (whichever comes first) Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Daily Daily Daily Daily Weekly Weekly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly 160 300 400 400 400 400 Hours Calendar 10 20 25 25 25 25 Kilometers Remarks Make adjustments as need ed. See Pre-Ride Checklist on page 53. Inspect; clean often; replace as needed Drain deposits when visible Check level daily, change coolant every 2 years Check operation; apply dielectric grease if replacing Inspect; replace as needed Drain water as needed, check often if operating in wet conditions Inspect periodically Check terminals; clean; test Inspect level; change yearly Inspect level; change yearly Inspect level; change yearly Inspect; clean if needed Battery X Demand drive fluid (front gearcase) X Rear gearcase oil (if equipped) X Transmission oil X Engine breather E filter (if equipped) X Perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected to severe use. E Emission-Related Service Q Have an authorized Polaris dealer perform these services. 59