Polaris 2003 MSX owner manual Description

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Periodic Maintenance Schedule

DESCRIPTION				Pre-ride	Pre-		Monthly	3 mos. or	6 mos. or	Tune up
					season		or 25 hrs.	50 hrs.	100 hrs.	item
ENGINE
Engine corrosion protection/fogging(daily-if used in salt water)				L**	L		L
Cooling system flushing (daily after use in salt water)				I**	I					•
Exhaust cooling hose screen					I/C			I/C		•
Exhaust hose condition					I			I
Engine mounts (replace if removed for engine service)					I				I	•
Thermostat/popoff valve assembly/spring					I/C		I/C*		R	•
Water inlet and outlet hoses and clamps					I		I	I	R
Spark plugs/Compression test					I				I	•
Spark Plugs (replace every 100 hours)					R			I	R
Engine fastener re-torque (cyl head/cyl base, exhaust)					I				I	•
Oil pump adjustment					I			I		•
ELECTRICAL
Battery condition, fluid level				I	I					•
Battery vent hose condition/routing (must be clear)					I			I		•
Battery and starter cables(clean connections / tight)					I			I	I	•
Ground cables-condition, corrosion, fastener torque					I			I	I
Engine overheat warning/tone/electrical connections					I				I
Lanyard cord/engine stop switch				I	I					•
I - Inspect, adjust, service, replace if necessary	A - Adjust	C - Clean	R - Replace			L - Lubricate with recommended lubricant

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