maintenance - Polaris

maintenance - Polaris maintenance - Polaris

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MAINTENANCE Gearcases Transmission (Main Gearcase) Oil Change The drain plug is located on the bottom of the transmission. Access the drain plug through the drain hole in the skid plate. Refer to the Gearcase Specifications Chart on page 59 for recommended lubricants, capacities and torque specifications. 1. Remove the fill plug. 2. Place a drain pan under the drain plug. 3. Remove the drain plug. Drain the oil. 4. Wipe the magnetic end of the drain Drain Plug plug clean to remove accumulated metallic filings. 5. After the oil has drained completely, install a new sealing washer. 6. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification. 7. Add the recommended oil as needed. Do not overfill. 8. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification. 9. Check for leaks. 10. Dispose of used oil properly. 60

MAINTENANCE Gearcases Front Gearcase Always check and change the front gearcase oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 48. Maintain the oil level even with the bottom thread of the fill plug hole. Refer to the Gearcase Specifications Chart on page 59 for recommended lubricants, capacities and torque specifications. See page 100 for the part numbers of Polaris products. Oil Check The front gearcase fill plug is located on the right side of the front gearcase. 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Remove the fill plug. Check the oil level. 3. Add the recommended oil as needed. 4. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification. Oil Change 1. Support the vehicle securely with a jackstand. 2. Remove the front tire on the driver's side. 3. Remove the fill plug. Drain Plug Fill Plug 4. Place a drain pan under the drain plug on the bottom right-hand side. 5. Remove the drain plug. Drain the oil. 6. Clean the drain plug. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification. 7. Add the recommended oil. 8. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification. 9. Check for leaks. 10. Discard used oil properly. 61

MAINTENANCE<br />

Gearcases<br />

Transmission (Main Gearcase)<br />

Oil Change<br />

The drain plug is located on the bottom of the transmission. Access the<br />

drain plug through the drain hole in the skid plate. Refer to the Gearcase<br />

Specifications Chart on page 59 for recommended lubricants, capacities<br />

and torque specifications.<br />

1. Remove the fill<br />

plug.<br />

2. Place a drain pan<br />

under the drain<br />

plug.<br />

3. Remove the drain<br />

plug. Drain the oil.<br />

4. Wipe the magnetic<br />

end of the drain<br />

Drain Plug<br />

plug clean to<br />

remove accumulated<br />

metallic filings.<br />

5. After the oil has drained completely, install a new sealing washer.<br />

6. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification.<br />

7. Add the recommended oil as needed. Do not overfill.<br />

8. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.<br />

9. Check for leaks.<br />

10. Dispose of used oil properly.<br />

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