2012 Polaris Ranger 500 EFI 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 48

MAINTENANCE Periodic Maintenance Chart Perform all services at whichever maintenance interval is reached first. Item Maintenance Interval (whichever comes first) Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride 10 H 20 H 25 H 25 H 25 H 25 H 25 H 25 H 50 H 50 H 50 H 50 H 50 H 50 H 50 H 50 H Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Pre-Ride Daily Daily Daily Daily Weekly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly 1M 3M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M Inspect; clean often; replace as needed Drain deposits when visible Check level daily, change coolant every 2 years Check operation; apply dielectric grease if replacing Inspect; replace as needed Inspect periodically Check terminals; clean; test Inspect level; change yearly Inspect level; change yearly Inspect level; change yearly Inspect level; change yearly Inspect; replace if necessary Perform a break-in oil change at one month Lubricate all fittings, pivots, cables, etc. Inspect, lubricate, adjust Lubricate Lubricate Lubricate Inspect; adjust; lubricate; replace if necessary Inspect duct for proper sealing/air leaks Inspect; adjust; replace as needed Hours Calendar  Steering Remarks Miles (Km) Make adjustments as need ed. See Pre-Ride Checklist on page 31. -  Front suspension  Rear suspension Tires  Brake fluid level  Brake pedal travel Brake system Wheels/fasteners Frame fasteners  Engine oil level  Air filter, pre-filter E  Air box sediment tube E Coolant (if applicable) Headlamp/tail lamp  Air filter, main element E  Brake pad wear  Battery  Front Gearcase oil (if equipped)  Middle Gearcase oil (if equipped)  Rear gearcase oil (if equipped)  Transmission oil  Engine breather filter (if equipped) E  Engine oil change (break-in)  General lubrication Shift Linkage  Steering  Front Suspension  Rear Suspension E  Throttle cable E Throttle body air intake ducts/ flange Drive belt  Perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected to severe use. E Emission-Related Service.  Have an authorized POLARIS dealer perform these services. 44