Polaris RANGER ETX User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Lubrication Recommendations
Check and lubricate all components at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance
Chart beginning on page 59, or more often under severe use, such as wet or dusty conditions.
Items not listed in the chart should be lubricated at the general lubrication interval.
Item Maintenance Interval
(whichever comes first)
Remarks
Hours Calendar Miles (Km)
Cooling system (if applicable) 50 H 6 M - Inspect coolant strength seasonally;
pressure test system yearly
► Oil lines, fasteners 50 H 6 M - Inspect for leaks and loose fittings
► Engine oil and filter change 100 H 6 M 1000 (1600) Change oil and filter; (perform a break-
in oil change at one month)
► Front Gearcase oil (if equipped) 100 H 6 M - Inspect level; change yearly
► Middle Gearcase oil (if equipped) 100 H 6 M - Inspect level; change yearly
► Rear gearcase oil (if equipped) 100 H 6 M - Inspect level; change yearly
► Transmission oil 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Change fluid
D
E
Fuel system 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Cycle key to pressurize fuel pump;
check for leaks at fill cap, fuel lines/rail
and fuel pump; replace lines every two
years
► Radiator (if applicable) 100 H 12 M - Inspect; clean external surfaces
► Cooling Hoses 100 H 12 M - Inspect for leaks
► Engine mounts 100 H 12 M - Inspect
Exhaust muffler/pipe 100 H 12 M - Inspect
►
E
Spark plug 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect; replace as needed
D Ignition timing 100 H 12 M - Inspect
► Wiring 100 H 12 M - Inspect for wear, routing, security; apply
dielectric grease to connectors sub-
jected to water, mud, etc.
D
►
Clutches 100 H 12 M 1000 (1600) Inspect; clean; replace worn parts
D Front wheel bearings 100 H 12 M - Inspect; replace as needed
D Brake fluid 200 H 24 M - Change every two years
Spark arrester 300 H 36 M - Clean out
► Coolant - 60 M - Replace coolant
Valve clearance 500 H - 5000 (8000) Inspect; adjust as needed
Idle speed - Adjust as needed
D Toe adjustment - Inspect periodically; adjust when parts
are replaced
D
►
Auxiliary brake (if equipped) - Inspect daily; adjust as needed
Headlight aim - Adjust as needed
Item Lube Method
Engine Oil PS-4 5W-50 4-Cycle Oil See page 62 (570) or page 64 (ETX).
Brake Fluid DOT 4 Brake Fluid See page 76.
Main Gearcase Oil
(Transmission)
AGL Gearcase Lubricant & Transmission
Fluid
See page 66.
Front Gearcase Oil Demand Drive Fluid See page 67.
Front Prop Shaft Yoke U-Joint Grease Locate fittings and grease (3 pumps
maximum).

Polaris RANGER ETX Specifications

General

Brand	Polaris
Model	RANGER ETX
Category	Utility Vehicle
Language	English