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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Lubrication Recommendations
Rear Gearcase Oil
Always check and change the rear gearcase oil at the intervals outlined
in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 73. Maintain the
oil level at the bottom of the fill hole. We recommend the use of
Polaris ATV Angle Drive Fluid. See page 119 for the part numbers of
Polaris products.
Oil Check
1. Position the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the fill plug (1).
3. View the oil level through the fill hole.
4. Add the recommended oil as
needed.
5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to
40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).
Oil Change
1. Place a drain pan under the drain
plug (2).
2. Remove the drain plug.
3. Drain the oil and dispose of
properly.
4. Clean the drain plug and inspect
the o-ring. Install a new o-ring if
signs of tearing or fretting exist.
5. Reinstall the drain plug.
Torque to 40 in. lbs. (4.5 Nm).
6. Remove the fill plug.
7. Add 16 oz. (473 ml) of the recommended oil.
8. Clean the fill plug and inspect the o-ring. Install a new o-ring if
it’s worn or damaged.
9. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).
10. Check for leaks.
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