Polaris 2005 Sportsman 800 EFI Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Transmission Oil
Always check and change the
transmission oil at the intervals outlined
in the Periodic Maintenance Chart
beginning on page 64. Maintain the
transmission oil level at the bottom of
the fill plug hole (1). We recommend
the use of Polaris Premium AGL
Synthetic Gearcase Lubricant. See
page 107 for the part numbers of Polaris
products.
The transmission oil fill plug (2) is located on the right side of the
ATV behind the footwell. The transmission drain plug (3), is located
on the bottom left-hand side of the gearcase.
Oil Check
1. Remove the footwell (see page 81).
2. Remove the fill plug and check the oil level.
3. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
4. Reinstall the footwell.
Oil Change
1. Remove the footwell (see page 81).
2. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil into a drain pan. Dispose
of properly.
3. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
4. Remove the fill plug and add 15 oz. (450 ml) of the recommended
transmission oil.
5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
6. Check for leaks.
7. Reinstall the footwell.
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