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Polaris TRACTOR Sportsman 570 6X6 (2018 year). Manual - part 21

MAINTENANCE

Periodic Maintenance Chart

Item

Maintenance Interval

(whichever comes first)

Remarks

Hours Calendar Kilometers

Ź Air filter,main

element

Weekly

Inspect; replace as needed

Brake pad wear

Monthly

160

Inspect periodically

Battery

Monthly

320

Check terminals; clean; test

Fuel System

Monthly

Inspect; cycle key to

pressurize fuel pump; check

lines and fittings for leaks and

abrasion

Ź Engine breather

filter (if equipped)

Monthly

400

Inspect; clean if needed

Ź Engine oil change

(break-in)

1 M

400

Perform a break-in oil change

at one month

Ź Demand drive fluid

1 M

400

Break-in oil level check;

change fluid every 25 hours if

ADC is subjected to extreme

use. See page 96.

Ź Rear gearcase oil

1 M

400

Break-in oil level check

Ź Transmission oil

1 M

400

Break-in oil level check

Ź General lubrication

3 M

800

Lubricate all fittings, pivots,

cables, etc.

Shift linkage

6 M

800

Inspect, lubricate, adjust

D Steering

6 M

800

Lubricate

Ź Front suspension

6 M

800

Lubricate

Ź Rear suspension

6 M

800

Lubricate

Throttle body

intake duct

6 M

800

Inspect duct for proper

sealing/air leaks

Drive belt

6 M

800

Inspect; adjust; replace as

needed

Cooling system

6 M

800

Inspect coolant strength

seasonally; pressure test

system yearly

Ź Engine oil change

100

6 M

1600

Change the oil and filter

Ź Oil lines and

fasteners

100

6 M

1600

Inspect for leaks and loose

fittings

MAINTENANCE

Periodic Maintenance Chart

Ź Perform these procedures more often for vehicles subjected to severe use.

D Have a POLARIS dealer or other authorized service person perform these services.

Item

Maintenance Interval

(whichever comes first)

Remarks

Hours Calendar Kilometers

Ź Demand drive fluid

100

12 M

1600

Change fluid; change fluid

every 25 hours if ADC is

subjected to extreme use.

See page 96.

Ź Rear gearcase oil

100

12 M

1600

Change fluid

Ź Transmission oil

100

12 M

1600

Change fluid

D Fuel system

100

12 M

1600

Cycle key to pressurize fuel

pump; check for leaks at fill

cap, fuel lines/rail and fuel

pump; replace lines every

two years

Ź Radiator

100

12 M

1600

Inspect; clean external

surfaces

Ź Cooling hoses

100

12 M

1600

Inspect for leaks

Ź Engine mounts

100

12 M

1600

Inspect

Exhaust muffler/

pipe

100

12 M

1600

Inspect

D Spark plug

100

12 M

1600

Inspect; replace as needed

Ź Wiring

100

12 M

1600

Inspect for wear, routing,

security; apply dielectric

grease to connectors

subjected to water, mud, etc.

D Clutches (drive

and driven)

100

12 M

1600

Inspect; clean; replace worn

parts

D Front wheel

bearings

100

12 M

1600

Inspect; replace as needed

Brake systems and

hydraulic hoses

100

12 M

1600

Inspect for leaks, wear or

damage

D Brake fluid

200

24 M

3200

Change every two years

Spark arrester

300

36 M

4800

Clean out

D Valve clearance

500

8000

Inspect; adjust

Ź Coolant

60 M

Replace coolant

D Toe adjustment

Inspect periodically; adjust

when parts are replaced

Headlight aim

Adjust as needed

MAINTENANCE

Lubrication Guide

Check and lubricate all components at the intervals outlined in the

Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 85. Items not listed in

the chart should be lubricated at the General Lubrication interval.
The a-arms and upper control arms are lubricated at the factory, and no

additional lubrication will be needed. However, if these components are

subjected to severe use, grease zerks have been provided for additional

lubrication at the user's discretion.

Item

Lube

Capacity at

Fluid Change

Method

Engine Oil

PS-4 5W-50 4-Cycle

Oil

1.9 L

See page 90.

Brake Fluid

DOT 4 Brake Fluid

---

See page 102.

Transmission Oil

AGL Gearcase

Lubricant &

Transmission Fluid

1000 ml

See page 94.

Demand Drive

Fluid (Front

Gearcase)

Demand Drive Fluid

275-300 ml

See page 96.

Rear Gearcase Oil ATV Angle Drive

Fluid (or GL5 80-90

weight gear lube)

150 ml

See page 98.

Front Prop Shaft

Yoke

U-Joint Grease

---

Grease fittings (3 pumps

maximum) every 800 km,

before long periods of

storage, or after pressure

washing or submerging.

Front Prop Shaft Yoke

MAINTENANCE

Engine Oil

Oil Recommendations

Always change the oil filter whenever changing oil.
POLARIS recommends the use of POLARISPS-4 Full Synthetic 5W-50

4-cycle oil or a similar oil for this engine. Oil may need to be changed

more frequently if POLARIS oil is not used. Always use 5W-50 oil.

Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for ambient temperature

operation.

NOTICE: Mixing brands or using a non-recommended oil may cause serious

engine damage. Always use a recommended oil. Never substitute or

mix oil brands.

Oil Specifications

Lubricant

Capacity

Drain Plug Torque

PS-4 5W-50 4-Cycle Oil

1.9 liters

19-23 N-m

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