2005 Polaris Sportsman 400/500 Service Manual, Page 28Get this manual
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
Engine Oil
Lube Required
Polaris 0W40 Synthetic (PN 2871567)
Add oil to proper level, see procedure
Frequency
Change after 1st month, months or 100 hours thereafter; Change more often (25-50 hours) in extremely dirty conditions, or short trip cold weather operationChange annually As requiredChange fluid every yearsChange annually
Transmission Brake Fluid Front Gearcase Ball Joints Propshaft Yoke
AGL Gearcase Lubri- Add lube to bottom of fill plug hole cant (PN 2873602) threadsPolaris DOT Brake Fluid (PN 2870990) Polaris Demand Drive Hub Fluid (PN 2871654) All Purpose Grease Premium U-Joint Grease (PN 2871551) Fill master cylinder reservoir to indicated level inside reservoirAdd oil to proper level, see procedureLocate fittings and greasepumps maximum Locate fittings and greasepumps maximum
Annually Annually
NOTE: Refer to Page 2.6 for the Polaris Lubricant Identification table More often under severe use, such as operated in water or under severe loads