2011 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO Owners Manual - Page 68

MAINTENANCE Periodic Maintenance Chart Perform all services at whichever maintenance interval is reached first. Item Maintenance Interval (whichever comes first) Hours Calendar  Steering Remarks Miles (Km) 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 lamps 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 Make adjustments as need ed. See Pre-Ride Checklist on page 45. - Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Daily Daily Daily Daily  Front suspension  Rear suspension Tires  Brake fluid level  Brake lever travel Brake system Wheels/fasteners Frame fasteners  Engine oil level  Air filter, pre-filter E  Air box sediment tube Coolant Headlight/taillight/ worklight  Air filter, E main element Recoil housing  Brake pad wear  - Weekly Weekly - 10 H 20 H 25 H 25 H 25 H 25 H Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly 100 (160) 200 (320) 250 (400) 250 (400) 250 (400) 250 (400) Battery  Demand drive fluid  Rear gearcase oil (if equipped)  Transmission oil  Engine breather E filter (if equipped)  Perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected to severe use. E Emission-Related Service  Have an authorized POLARIS dealer perform these services. 64