Polaris 2005 Sportsman 800 EFI Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Front Gearcase Oil
Always check and change the front gearcase oil at the intervals
outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 66.
Maintain the oil level even with the bottom of the fill hole threads (1).
We recommend the use of Polaris Premium Demand Drive Hub Fluid.
Use of other oils may result in improper operation of components. See
page 107 for the part numbers of Polaris products.
Oil Check
1. Position the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the fill plug (2) and view
the oil level.
3. Add the recommended gearcase oil
as needed to bring the level to the
bottom of t he fill hole threads.
4. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to
8-10 ft. lbs. (11-14 Nm).
Oil Change
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface
and remove the fill plug.
2. Place a drain pan beneath the
gearcase, remove the gearcase drain
plug (3) located on the bottom
right-hand side, and drain the oil.
3. Clean and reinstall the drain plug.
Torque to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).
4. Add 5 ounces (150 ml) of Polaris
Premium Demand Drive Hub Fluid.
5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 8-10 ft.
lbs. (11-14 Nm).
6. Check for leaks.
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