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9924864 - 2012-2014 SPORTSMAN 800 / 6X6
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LUBRICATION / FLUIDS
Pre-Ride / Daily Inspection
Perform the following pre-ride inspection daily, and when servicing the vehicle at each scheduled maintenance.
• Tires - check tire condition and air pressures
• Fuel and oil - fill both to their proper level; Do not overfill
• All brakes - check operation and adjustment (includes auxiliary brake)
• Throttle -check for free operation
• Headlight/Taillight/Brake light - check operation of all indicator lights and switches
• Engine stop switch - check for proper function
• Wheels - check for loose wheel nuts and axle nuts; check to be sure axle nuts are secured by cotter pins
• Air cleaner element - check for dirt or water; clean or replace
• Steering - check for free operation, noting any unusual looseness in any area
• Loose parts - visually inspect vehicle for any damaged or loose nuts, bolts or fasteners
• Engine coolant - check for proper level at the recovery bottle
Lubrication / Grease Points (4x4)
# ITEM LUBE METHOD
FREQUENCY*
1.
Engine Oil
Polaris PS-4
Check dipstick and add to
proper level.
Change after 1st month, then 6 months
or 100 hours thereafter; Change more
often (25-50 hours) in extremely dirty
conditions, or short trip cold weather
operation.
2. Transmission
Polaris AGL Synthetic
Gearcase Lube
Add lube to bottom fill hole.
Change annually (B)
3
Front
Gearcase
Demand Drive Fluid
Drain as directed.
Add specified quantity.
Gearcase - Change annually (B)
4. Brake Fluid
Polaris DOT 4 Brake
Fluid
Fill master cylinder
reservoir to indicated level
As required, change fluid every 2 years
5. Front A-Arm
Polaris All Season
Grease
Locate fitting and grease. Semi-annually (A)
6. Rear A-Arm
Polaris All Season
Grease
Locate fitting and grease Semi-annually (A)
7.
Propshafts
Polaris U-Joint Grease
(C)
Locate fitting and grease. Semi-annually (A)
* Perform more often under severe use, such as operation in water and under severe loads.
(A) Semi-annually or 50 hours of operation. Refer to Maintenance Schedule for additional information. Service more
often under severe conditions (i.e. operating in water or hauling heavy loads).
(B) Annually or 100 hours of operation Refer to Maintenance Schedule for additional information. Service more often
under severe conditions (i.e. operating in water or hauling heavy loads). ADC gearcase fluid should be changed every
25hrs of operation in extreme use conditions (i.e. continuous operation on hilly or mountainous terrain or if ADC ‘on’ is
primary mode of AWD operation).
(C) Grease conforming to NLGI No. 2, such as Polaris Premium All Season Grease, Conoco Superlube M, or
Mobilgrease Special.
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