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Polaris Scrambler 850 / Scrambler XP 1000 EPS (2018 year). Manual - part 16

MAINTENANCE CHART KEY

SYMBOL

DESCRIPTION

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

Have an authorized Polaris dealer or other qualified person perform these services.

WARNING

Improperly performing the procedures marked with a D could result in

component failure and lead to serious injury or death. Have an authorized

POLARIS dealer or other qualified person perform these services.

Perform all services at whichever maintenance interval is reached first. Record
maintenance and service in the Maintenance Log.

ITEM

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

(WHICHEVER COMES FIRST)

REMARKS

HOUR-

CALENDAR

MILES

(KM)

Steering

Pre-Ride

Inspect and make adjustments as
needed.

Front Suspension

Rear Suspension

Tires

Brake Fluid Level

Brake Lever Travel

Brake System

Wheels / Fasteners

Frame Fasteners

Engine Oil Level

Winch (if equipped)

Air Filter (Pre-
Filter)

Daily

Inspect; clean often; replace as
needed

Air Box Sediment
Tube

Daily

Drain deposits when visible

Coolant

Daily

Check level daily, change coolant
every two years

Head Lights / Tail
Lights

Daily

Check operation; apply dielectric
grease if replacing

Power Steering
unit
(If equipped)

Daily

Inspect daily, clean often

Air Filter (main
element)

Weekly

Inspect; replace as needed

MAINTENANCE

ITEM

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

(WHICHEVER COMES FIRST)

REMARKS

HOUR-

CALENDAR

MILES

(KM)

Brake Pad Wear

10 H

Monthly

100

(160)

Inspect periodically

Battery

20 H

Monthly

200

(320)

Check terminals; clean; test

Fuel System

20 H

Monthly

Inspect; cycle key to pressurize fuel
pump; check lines and fittings for
leaks and abrasion

Engine Oil Change

25 H

1 M

Break-in oil and filter change

Demand Drive
Fluid

25 H

1 M

250

(400)

Break-in fluid level check

Rear Gearcase Oil

25 H

1 M

250

(400)

Break-in fluid level check

Transmission Fluid

25 H

1 M

250

(400)

Break-in fluid level check

General
Lubrication

50 H

3 M

500

(800)

Lubricate all fittings, pivots, cables,
etc.

Shift Linkage

50 H

3 M

500

(800)

Inspect

Steering

50 H

6 M

500

(800)

Lubricate

Front/Rear
Suspension

50 H

6 M

500

(800)

Lubricate

Throttle Release
Switch

50 H

6 M

500

(800)

Inspect; adjust; lubricate; replace if
necessary

Throttle Body
Intake Duct

50 H

6 M

500

(800)

Inspect ducts for proper sealing / air
leaks

Drive Belt

50 H

6 M

500

(800)

Inspect ducts for proper sealing / air
leaks

Cooling System

50 H

6 M

1000

(1600)

Inspect coolant strength seasonally;
pressure test system yearly

Radiator

50 H

6 M

1000

(1600)

Inspect; clean external surfaces

Cooling Hoses

50 H

6 M

1000

(1600)

Inspect for leaks

Oil lines and
fasteners

100 H

6 M

1000

(1600)

Inspect for leaks and loose fittings

Engine oil change

100 H

6 M

1000

(1600)

Change the oil and filter

Demand drive fluid
(normal use)

100 H

12 M

600

(1000)

Change fluid

Rear gearcase oil

100 H

12 M

600

(1000)

Change fluid

MAINTENANCE

ITEM

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL

(WHICHEVER COMES FIRST)

REMARKS

HOUR-

CALENDAR

MILES

(KM)

Transmission oil

100 H

12 M

600

(1000)

Change fluid

Fuel System

100 H

12 M

600

(1000)

Cycle key to pressurize fuel pump;
check for leaks at fill cap, fuel lines/
rail and fuel pump; replace lines every
two years

Engine Mounts

100 H

12 M

1000

(1600)

Inspect

Exhaust Pipe /
Silencer

100 H

12 M

1000

(1600)

Inspect

Spark Plug

100 H

12 M

600

(1000)

Inspect; replace as needed

Wiring

100 H

12 M

1000

(1600)

Inspect for wear, routing, security;
apply dielectric grease to connectors
subjected to water, mud, etc.

Clutches (Drive/
Driven)

100 H

12 M

1000

(1600)

Inspect; clean; replace worn parts

Front Wheel
Bearings

100 H

12 M

1000

(1600)

Inspect; replace as needed

Brake Fluid

200 H

24 M

2000

(3200)

Change every two years

Spark Arrestor

300 H

36 M

3000

(4800)

Clean out; or remove clean out plug

Coolant

60 M

Replace coolant (50/50 Extended Life
Coolant)

Valve Clearance

500 H

5000

(8000)

Inspect; adjust as needed

Toe Adjustment

Inspect periodically; adjust as needed

Headlight Aim

Adjust as needed

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

D Have an authorized Polaris dealer or other qualified person perform these
services.

MAINTENANCE

LUBRICATION GUIDE

Check and lubricate all components at the intervals outlined in the Periodic
Maintenance Chart beginning on page 86. 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

RECOM-

MENDED

LUBRICANT

CAPACITY

AT FLUID

CHANGE

FILL PLUG

TORQUE

DRAIN

PLUG

TORQUE

SEE PAGE

Engine Oil

PS-4 5W-50

4-Cycle Oil

2 qt.

(1.9 l)

—

12 ft-lbs
(16 Nm)

page 76

Transmission

Oil

AGL

Gearcase

Lubricant &

Transmission

Fluid

37 oz.

(1100 ml)

10-14 ft-lbs
(14-19 Nm)

page 79

Demand

Drive Fluid

(Front

Gearcase)

Demand

Drive Fluid

9.3 oz. (275

ml)

8-10 ft-lbs

(11-14 Nm)

11 ft-lbs

(15 Nm)

page 80

Rear

Gearcase Oil

ATV Angle

Drive Fluid

(or GL5 80-

90 weight

gear lube)

7.1 oz. (210

ml)

10-14 ft-lbs
(14-19 Nm)

page 81

Brake Fluid

DOT 4 Brake

Fluid

—

page 30

Front Prop

Shaft Yoke

U-Joint

Grease

Grease fittings (3 pumps maximum) every 500 miles, before long

periods of storage, or after pressure washing or submerging.

A-Arms,

Front and

Rear

POLARIS All-

Season

Grease

Grease fittings after extreme use or if suspension becomes

squeaky.

MAINTENANCE

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