Polaris Sportsman 850 / XP 1000 service schedule

1. Look at the pads through the callipers and replace them if worn.
2. Check the fluid level and the brake lever travel before each ride.
3. Have the fluid renewed and bled every 2 years.

Tools: Torch, Bleed kit

1. Grease the prop shaft yoke fitting with no more than 3 pumps.
2. Grease the steering and suspension fittings and lubricate the cables and pivots.
3. Lubricate the shift linkage and check it moves freely.

Tools: Grease gun, Cable lubricant

1. Remove the PVT cover as the handbook shows.
2. Check the belt for glazing, cracks and wear and replace it if needed.
3. Have the dealer clean the clutches at 100 hours.

Tools: Socket set, Service manual

1. Park on level ground. Warm the engine at idle for 2–3 minutes and stop it.
2. Clean round the drain plug, put the tray under and remove the plug. Take care: hot oil burns.
3. Fit a new sealing washer and refit the drain plug at 16 N·m (850).
4. Put towels under the filter and remove it anticlockwise with a filter wrench. Clean the sealing face.
5. Oil the new filter's O-ring, screw it on by hand until it touches, then turn it a further 1/2 turn.
6. Fill with about 1.9 L of PS-4, run the engine, check for leaks, stop and check the level.

Tools: Drain tray (3 L), Socket set, Oil filter wrench, Torque wrench (16 N·m), Funnel, Shop towels

1. Park on level ground. Remove the fill plug and the drain plug and let it drain.
2. Clean and refit the drain plug at 14–19 N·m.
3. Fill with about 950 ml of AGL through the fill hole and check the level as the handbook shows.
4. Refit the fill plug at 14–19 N·m.

Tools: Drain tray, Socket set, Torque wrench (14–19 N·m), Funnel

1. Park on level ground.
2. Front: remove the fill and drain plugs, drain, refit the drain plug at 15 N·m, fill with about 275 ml and refit the fill plug at 11–14 N·m.
3. Rear: remove the fill and drain plugs, drain, refit the drain plug with a new washer at 14–19 N·m, fill with about 210 ml and refit the fill plug at 14–19 N·m.
4. Check for leaks.

Tools: Drain tray, Socket set, Torque wrench, Oil pump

1. Let the engine cool and remove the plugs.
2. Check the electrodes and gap and replace worn plugs.
3. Fit by hand first and tighten as the handbook says.

Tools: Spark plug socket, Feeler gauge

1. With the engine cold, check the coolant level and strength.
2. Clean the outside of the radiator and check the hoses for leaks.
3. Change the coolant every 2 years as the handbook shows.

Tools: Low-pressure hose, Coolant tester

1. Let the exhaust cool fully.
2. Clean out the spark arrester as the handbook shows and refit it securely.

Tools: Socket set, Gloves

1. Remove the seat and air box cover.
2. Check the pre-filter and main element. Clean the pre-filter and replace the element if dirty or damaged.
3. Make sure it seals properly and refit the cover.

Tools: Screwdriver