MAINTENANCE
2.12
REAR GEARCASE
LUBRICATION
The gearcase lubricant level should be checked and
changed in accordance with the maintenance
schedule.
G
Be sure vehicle is level and in Park before
proceeding.
G
Check vent hose to be sure it is routed properly
and unobstructed.
G
The correct rear gearcase lubricant to use is
Polaris ATV Angle Drive Fluid.
Specified Lubricant:
ATV Angle Drive Fluid
(PN 2871653
)
Capacity:
5 Oz. (150 ml.)
Drain Plug / Fill Plug Torque:
14 ft. lbs. (19.4 Nm)
REAR GEARCASE SPECIFICATIONS
To Check Lubricant Level:
Place the ATV on a level surface and in Park. The rear
gearcase fluid level should be level with the bottom of
the fill plug threads. Refer to the bottom illustration 2.
Fill to bottom of
fill plug threads
REAR GEARCASE
Ill. 2
To Change Lubricant:
1. Remove gearcase drain plug located on the
bottom of the gearcase and drain oil. (The drain
plug is accessible through the skid plate.) Catch
and discard used oil properly.
A
B
2. Clean and reinstall drain plug (A) using a new
sealing washer (B).
3. Remove fill plug (C).
4. Fill with the recommended fluid amount or fill to
the bottom of the fill plug hole threads.
5. Install fill plug and check for leaks.
Make sure vent is unobstructed
(A) Drain plug
REAR GEARCASE
ILL. 1
(C) Fill Plug
Summary of Contents for Sportsman 800 Efi 2005
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Page 136: ...FUEL SYSTEM FUEL INJECTION 4 20 NOTES ...
Page 186: ...CLUTCH 6 30 NOTES ...
Page 256: ...BRAKES 9 24 NOTES ...
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