I recently bought a 2003 Sportsman 400...Is it necessary to grease ALL of the zerk fittings after every hunting season(Nov.-Jan.)if I don't intend to cross creeks or heavy water...mostly stay on logging trails?..Thanks for any input...
Make sure you use a good quality grease, Polaris Premium all Season Grease or grease conforming to NLGI No. 2, such as Conoco Superlube M or Mobilegrease Special.
Polaris recommends every 3 months or 50 hours but thats under ideal conditions and I wouldn't wait that long. Its not reccomeded to mix grease types either so stick to the one you choose.
I like Marine grade NLGI No. 2, i use the Pensiol $3.33 at Walmart.
Lubrication Recommendations
(8) Front
Drive Axle (U
Joint) (AWD
Models)
Grease+ Locate grease fitting and
grease with grease gun.
Every 3
months or
50 hours
(9) Ball Joint
Grease
**
Locate fitting on back side of
struts and grease with grease
gun.
Every 3
months or
50 hours
(10) Front A
Arm Pivot
Shaft
Grease
**
Locate fitting on pivot shaft
and grease with grease gun.
Every 3
months or
50 hours
(11) Upper
steering Post
Bushing
Grease
**
Locate fitting on steering post
and grease with grease gun.
Every 3
months or
50 hours
(12) Upper
Control Arms
Grease
**?
Locate fittings and grease Semiannually
(13) Lower
Control Arms
Grease
**?
Locate fitting and grease Semiannually
(15) Rear
Anti-Roll Bar
Grease
Locate fitting and grease Semiannually
More often under severe use, such as wet or dusty conditions.
**Polaris Premium all Season Grease or grease conforming to NLGI
No. 2, such as Conoco Superlube M or Mobilegrease Special.
+ Grease every 500 miles, or before long periods of storage or after
pressure washing, or after submerging in water.
Always use Polaris
Premium U-Joint Lube for maximum service of these driveline
components (PN 2871515 3 oz.)(PN 2871551 14 oz.).
When suspension action becomes stiff or after washing.
NOTE: Hours are based on 10 mph average.
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