2013 Polaris Ranger 500 Midsize Owners Manual - Page 49

MAINTENANCE Periodic Maintenance Chart Item Maintenance Interval (whichever comes first) 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 6M 12 M Hours Calendar Ź Engine oil change Ź Oil filter change Ź Front Gearcase oil (if equipped) Ź Middle Gearcase oil (if equipped) Ź Rear gearcase oil (if equipped) Ź Transmission oil D Fuel system E Ź Radiator (if applicable) Ź Cooling Hoses Ź Engine mounts Exhaust muffler/pipe Ź Spark plug E D Ignition timing Ź Wiring 100 H 100 H 100 H 100 H 100 H 100 H 100 H Miles (Km) Perform a break-in oil change at one month Replace with oil change Inspect level; change yearly Inspect level; change yearly Inspect level; change yearly Inspect level; change yearly Check for leaks at tank cap, lines, fuel valve, pump, throttle body; replace lines every 2 years Inspect; clean external surfaces Inspect for leaks Inspect Inspect Inspect; replace as needed Inspect Inspect for wear, routing, security; apply dielectric grease to connectors subjected to water, mud, etc. Inspect; clean; replace worn parts Inspect; replace as needed Change every two years Clean out Adjust as needed Inspect periodically; adjust when parts are replaced Inspect daily; adjust as needed Adjust as needed Remarks 100 H 100 H 100 H 100 H 100 H 100 H 100 H 12 M 12 M 12 M 12 M 12 M 12 M 12 M - D Clutches (drive and driven) Ź D Front wheel bearings D Brake fluid Spark arrester Idle speed D Toe adjustment D Auxiliary brake (if equipped) Ź Headlight aim 100 H 100 H 200 H 300 H 12 M 12 M 24 M 36 M - - Lubrication Recommendations Check and lubricate all components at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 43, 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 Engine Oil Brake Fluid Main Gearcase Oil (Transmission) Front Gearcase Oil Front Prop Shaft Yoke Lube POLARIS PS-4 PLUS Performance Synthetic 2W-50 4-cycle Oil DOT 4 Premium AGL Synthetic Gearcase Lube Demand Drive Plus Fluid POLARIS Premium U-Joint Lube See page 46. See page 60. See page 49. See page 50. Method Locate fittings and grease (3 pumps maximum). 45