Content Source: 2019 550 WideTrak LX Owner’s Manual (9928875 R01) > Maintenance Chapter

IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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Periodic Maintenance Interval Table

The following chart is a guide based on average riding conditions. You may need to increase frequency based on riding conditions. When inspection reveals the need for replacement parts, always use genuine POLARIS parts, available from your POLARIS dealer.

I - Inspect (clean, adjust, tighten, lubricate, replace if necessary)
C - Clean, R - Replace, L - Lubricate

Item

Frequency

150 mi.
(240 km)

500 mi.
(800 km)

1000 mi. (1600 km)

2000 mi. (3200 km)

Pre- Season

Clutch

Clutch Alignment Offset (without belt)

(See Clutch Alignment Offset)

 

I

I

I

  

Drive Belt (Condition)

(See Drive Belt Condition)

 

I

I

I

I

Clutches

(See Clutch System)

 

C

C

C

  

Belt Tension

  

I

I

I

I

Clutch Sheaves

(See Clutch System)

 

I

I

I

I

ENGINE/COOLING

Engine Mounts

  

I

I

I

I

Recoil Rope

  

I

I

I

I

VES System (600 Engine Only)

      

C

  

Coolant Level

(See Cooling System)

 

I

I

R

I

Coolant Hose

  

I

I

I

I

Coolant Circulation

  

I

I

I

  

Coolant Leaks

  

I

I

I

I

Spark Plugs

(See Spark Plug Condition)

 

I

I

R

I

Exhaust Pipe

(See Exhaust System)

     

I

I

Exhaust Retaining Springs

(See Exhaust System)

 

I

I

I

I

Brakes

Hose Routing

  

I

I

I

I

Hose Condition

  

I

I

I

I

Fluid Leaks

  

I

I

I

I

Brake Pads

(See Hydraulic Brake Inspection)

 

I

I

I

I

Brake Disc

  

I

I

I

I

Parking Brakes

(See Parking Brake Lever Lock)

 

I

I

I

I

Brake System

(See Hydraulic Brake Inspection)

       

I

Brake Fluid

(See Brake Fluid)

     

I

  

FUEL MANAGEMENT

Throttle Lever

(See Throttle Lever, Throttle Lever)

I

I

I

I

I

Fuel Lines

(See Fuel Filter / Fuel Lines)

 

I

I

I

I

Oil Lines

(See Fuel Filter / Fuel Lines)

   

I

I

I

Air Box

I

I

I

I

I

ELECTRICAL

Auxiliary Shut-Off

(See Engine Stop Switch)

I

I

I

I

I

Throttle Release Switch

(See Throttle Safety Switch)

I

I

I

I

I

Ignition Switch

I

I

I

I

I

Taillight

(See Lighting)

I

I

I

I

I

Brakelight

(See Lighting)

I

I

I

I

I

Headlight

(See Lighting)

I

I

I

I

I

CHASSIS

Ski Toe Alignment

  

I

I

I

  

Suspension Mounting Bolts

I

I

I

I

I

Bolt Torques

I

I

  

I

I

Steering Fasteners

I

I

I

I

C

Rear Suspension Fasteners

I

I

I

I

I

Suspension Shock Oil

      

R

  

Rear Shock Threads

        

L

Skags (Wear Bars)

(See Ski Skags)

I

I

I

I

I

Ski Saddle/Spindle Bolts

I

I

I

I

I

Drive Chain Tension

(See Drive Chain Tension)

I

I

I

I

I

Hood and Side Panel Fasteners

(See Hood Latches)

I

I

I

I

I

Rear Wheel Idler Bolt

(See Track Tension)

I

I

I

I

I

Idler Bolt Jam Nut

(See Track Tension)

I

I

I

I

I

Handlebar Centering

        

I

Tether Switch and Strap

(See Tether Switch (if equipped))

I

I

I

I

I

Track Tension

(See Track Tension)

I

I

I

I

I

Track Alignment

(See Track Alignment)

I

I

I

I

I

Front Limiter Strap

I

I

I

I

I

Rail Slide Condition

(See Rear Slide Wear)

       

I

Chaincase Oil

(See Gearcase Oil)

I

R

I

R

I

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