Polaris 550 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
X Perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected to severe use.
E Emission-Related Service
 Have an authorized POLARIS dealer perform these services.
Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar Miles
(Km)
X
E
Air filter,
main element
- Weekly - Inspect; replace as needed
X Engine oil change 20 H 1 Month 500 (800) Perform a break-in oil and
filter change (see page 53)
X
Brake pad wear 10 H Monthly 100 (160) Inspect periodically
Battery 20 H Monthly 200 (320) Check terminals; clean; test
X Demand drive fluid 25 H Monthly 250 (400) Inspect level
X Demand drive fluid
(extreme use)
25 H 1 M 250 (400) Change fluid every 25 hours
if ADC is subjected to
extreme use. See page 81.
X Rear gearcase oil 25 H Monthly 250 (400) Inspect level
X Transmission oil 25 H Monthly 250 (400) Inspect level
X General
lubrication
50 H 3 M 500 (800) Lubricate all fittings, pivots,
cables, etc.
Shift linkage 50 H 6 M 500 (800) Inspect, lubricate
n
Steering 50 H 6 M 500 (800) Lubricate
X Front suspension 50 H 6 M 500 (800) Lubricate
X Rear suspension 50 H 6 M 500 (800) Lubricate
nE Throttle Cable/
ETC Switch
50 H 6 M 500 (800) Inspect; adjust; lubricate;
replace if necessary
E Throttle Body
Intake Duct
50 H 6 M 500 (800) Inspect duct for proper seal-
ing/air leaks
Drive belt 50 H 6 M 500 (800) Inspect; replace as needed
Cooling system 50 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Inspect coolant strength
seasonally; pressure test
system yearly
X Radiator 50 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Inspect; clean external
surfaces
X Cooling hoses 50 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Inspect for leaks
X Engine oil change 100 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Change the oil and filter
X Demand drive fluid
(normal use)
100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Change fluid
X Rear gearcase oil 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Change fluid
X Transmission oil 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Change fluid

Polaris 550 Specifications

General

Brand	Polaris
Model	550
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English