2011 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO Owners Manual - Page 69
2011 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO Manual
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MAINTENANCE Periodic Maintenance Chart Item Maintenance Interval (whichever comes first) Hours Calendar General lubrication Carburetor float bowl Throttle Cable/ E ETC Switch Choke cable Remarks Miles (Km) 500 (800) 500 (800) 500 (800) 500 (800) 500 (800 500 (800) 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 duct for proper sealing/air leaks Inspect; adjust; replace as needed 50 H 50 H 50 H 50 H 50 H 50 H 50 H 3M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M E E Carburetor air intake ducts/flange Drive belt Cooling system Engine oil change Oil filter change E E Valve clearance Fuel system/filter 1000 (1600) Inspect coolant strength seasonally; pressure test system yearly 1000 (1600) Perform a break-in oil change at one month 1000 (1600) Replace with oil change 1000 (1600) Inspect; adjust 1000 (1600) Check for leaks at tank cap, lines, fuel valve, filter, pump, carburetor; replace lines every two years 1000 (1600) Inspect; clean external surfaces 1000 (1600) Inspect for leaks 1000 (1600) Inspect 1000 (1600) Inspect 1000 (1600) Inspect; replace as needed 1000 (1600) Inspect 1000 (1600) Inspect for wear, routing, security; apply dielectric grease to connectors subjected to water, mud, etc. 100 H 100 H 100 H 100 H 6M 6M 12 M 12 M Radiator (if applicable) Cooling hoses (if applicable) Engine mounts Exhaust muffler/ pipe E E Spark plug Ignition timing 100 H 100 H 100 H 100 H 100 H 100 H 100 H 12 M 12 M 12 M 12 M 12 M 12 M 12 M Wiring 65