Content Source: 2021 600R Owner’s Manual (9931266 Rev 01) > 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.
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)   I I I  
Drive Belt Condition   I I I I
Clutches   C C C  
Belt Tension   I I I I
Clutch Sheaves   I I I I
ENGINE/COOLING
Engine Mounts   I I I I
Recoil Rope   I I I I
Engine Mounting Plate   I I I  
Engine Torque Stop   I I I I
Cylinder Head Bolts   I I I  
Cylinder Base Nuts I I I I  
Ignition Timing BTDC   I I I  
VES System   C C C I
Coolant Level I I I I I
Coolant Change R — Every 5 years
Coolant Hose   I I I I
Heat Exchangers I I I I I
Coolant Circulation   I I I  
Coolant Leaks   I I I I
Spark Plug Condition I I I R I
Exhaust Pipe       I I
Exhaust Retaining Springs   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   I I I I
Brake Disc   I I I I
Parking Brakes   I I I I
Brake System         I
Brake Fluid       I  
FUEL MANAGEMENT
Idle RPM   I I I  
Throttle Lever I I I I I
Throttle Cable   L L L  
Vent Lines I I I I I
Throttle Position Sensor   I I I  
Fuel Lines I I I I I
Fuel Filter     I I  
Air Box I I I I I
ELECTRICAL
Auxiliary Shut-Off Switch I I I I I
Taillight I I I I I
Headlight I I I I I
CHASSIS
Ski Toe Alignment   I I I I
Suspension Mounting Bolts I I I I I
Steering Fasteners I I I I C
Rear Suspension Fasteners I I I I I
Suspension Shock Oil   I I I I
Cooling Fins and Shroud   I I I I
Skags (Wear Bars) I I I I I
Ski Saddle/Spindle Bolts I I I I I
Steering Arm(s) L L L L I
Upper/Lower Steering Post Support Bracket L L L L I
Drive Chain Tension I I I I I
Hood Latches/Straps I I I I I
Rear Wheel Idler Bolts I I I I I
Idler Bolt Jam Nut I I I I I
Radius Rod Bushings         I
Rear Suspension Pivot Shafts   L L   L
Handlebar Centering         I
Tether Switch and Strap I I I I I
Track Alignment I I I I I
Track Tension I I I I I
Front Limiter Strap I I I I I
Rail Slide Condition         I
Chaincase Oil I I I R I
I — Inspect (clean, adjust, tighten, lubricate, replace if necessary    
C — Clean R — Replace L — Lubricate      

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