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MAINTENANCE

BREAK-IN PERIOD

VEHICLE BREAK-IN PERIOD NOTE
The break-in period for your new POLARIS vehicle is the Excessive heat build-up during the first three hours of
first 25 hours of operation, or the time it takes to use the operation will damage close-fitted engine parts and
first two tanks full of gasoline. No single action on your drive components. Do not operate at full throttle or high
part is as important as a proper breakin period. Careful speeds during the first three hours of use. 2
treatment of a new engine and drive components will
result in more efficient performance and longer life for Use of any oils other than those recommended by
these components. Perform the following procedures POLARIS may cause serious engine damage. We
carefully.
recommend the use of POLARIS PS-4 Full Synthetic
5W-50 4-Cycle Oil for your 4-cycle engine.

ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN BREAK-IN

1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. Always exercise extreme caution whenever handling gasoline.
2. Check the oil level. Add the recommended oil as needed to maintain the oil level in the safe operating range.
3. Complete the New Operator Driving Procedures outlined in the vehicle Owner’s Manual.
4. Avoid aggressive use of the brakes.
5. Vary throttle positions. Do not operate at sustained idle.
6. Pull only light loads.
7. Perform regular checks on fluid levels, controls and areas outlined on the daily pre-ride inspection checklist.
8. During the break-in period, change both the oil and the filter at 25 hours or one month.
9. Check fluid levels of transmission and all gearcases after the first 25 hours of operation and every 100 hours
thereafter.

BRAKE SYSTEM BREAK-IN
Apply only moderate braking force for the first 50 stops. Aggressive or overly forceful braking when the brake system is
new could damage brake pads and rotors.

PVT BREAK-IN (CLUTCHES / BELT)
A proper break-in of the clutches and drive belt will
ensure a longer life and better performance. Break in the
clutches and belt by operating at slower speeds during
the break-in period as recommended. Pull only light
loads. Avoid aggressive acceleration and high speed
operation during the break-in period.
If a belt fails, always clean away all debris when
replacing the belt.

9926803 R06 - 2014-2016 Sportsman 325 / ETX / 450 HO / 570 Service Manual 2.11
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