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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Gearcases
Rear Gearcase
The rear gearcase lubricant level should be checked at 25 hours or
monthly, whichever comes first. Oil should be changed annually.
NOTE
: Refer to the Gearcase Specifications Chart on page 69.
Always use Polaris Angle Drive Fluid. See page 100 for the part
numbers of Polaris products.
The rear gearcase fill plug (1) is on the driver’s side of the rear
gearcase.
Oil Check
1. With the
RANGER
on a level
surface, remove the rear
gearcase fill plug and check the
lubricant level. Lubricant
should be even with the bottom
thread of the fill plug hole.
2. Reinstall the fill plug and torque to
specification.
Oil Change
1. Remove the fill plug.
2. Remove the drain plug (2) from the bottom of the gearcase and
drain the oil into a drain pan. Discard used oil properly.
3. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification.
4. Add the recommended drive fluid until it reaches the bottom thread
of the fill plug hole.
5. Reinstall the fill plug and torque to specification. Check for leaks.
Gearcase Specification Chart
Gearcase
Lubricant
Capacity
Drain/Fill Plug
Torque
Main Gearcase
(Transmission)
Premium Synthetic
Gearcase Lube
13.5 oz.
(400 ml)
14 ft. lbs.
(19.4 Nm)
Rear Gearcase
Angle Drive Fluid
10 oz.
(300 ml)
14 ft. lbs.
(19.4 Nm)
Front Gearcase
(4x4, 6x6)
Premium Drive Hub
Fluid
5 oz.
(150 ml)
14 ft. lbs.
(19.4 Nm)
Middle Gearcase
(6x6)
Angle Drive Fluid
6.75 oz.
(200 ml)
14 ft. lbs.
(19.4 Nm)
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