2011 Polaris Sportsman Forest 550 Owners Manual - Page 72

MAINTENANCE Periodic Maintenance Chart Perform all services at whichever maintenance interval is reached first. Item Maintenance Interval (whichever comes first) Hours Calendar Steering Front suspension Rear suspension Tires Brake fluid level Brake lever travel Brake system Wheels/fasteners Frame fasteners Engine oil level Winch  Air filter, pre-filter E Coolant  ADC fluid  Power steering unit (if equipped) Headlamp/taillight  Air filter, E main element  Engine oil change Brake pad wear  Battery  Demand drive fluid  Demand drive fluid (extreme use)  Rear gearcase oil  Transmission oil  General lubrication 20 H 10 H 20 H 25 H 25 H 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 Daily Weekly 1 Month Monthly Monthly Monthly 1M Miles (Km) 500 (800) 100 (160) 200 (320) 250 (400) 250 (400) See pages 62-63. Inspect; clean often; replace as needed Check level daily, change coolant every 2 years Check level daily, add as needed Inspect daily; clean often Check operation Inspect; replace as needed Perform a break-in oil and filter change (see page 42) Inspect periodically Check terminals; clean; test Inspect level Change fluid every 25 hours if ADC is subjected to extreme use. See page 77. Inspect level Inspect level Lubricate all fittings, pivots, cables, etc. See Pre-Ride Checklist on page 44. Remarks 25 H 25 H 50 H Monthly Monthly 3M 250 (400) 250 (400) 500 (800)  Perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected to severe use. E Emission-Related Service  Have an authorized POLARIS dealer perform these services. 70