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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Gearcases
Transmission (Main Gearcase)
Always check and change the transmission oil at the intervals outlined
in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 53. Maintain the
oil level even with the bottom of the fill plug hole. We recommend the
use of Premium AGL Synthetic Gearcase Lubricant. See page 101 for
the part numbers of Polaris products.
Oil Check
1. Position the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Remove the fill plug (1), which is
located on the rear of the v ehicle.
3. Check the oil level and add as
needed.
4. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to
specification. See p age 68.
Oil Change
The drain plug (2) is located on the
bottom o f the transmission. Access t he
drain plug through the drain hole in the
skid plate.
1. Remove the fill plug.
2. Remove the drain plug and drain the
oil into a drain pan. Dispose of used
oil properly.
3. Wi pe the magnetic end of the drain
plug clean to remove accumulated
metallic filings.
4. After the oil has drained completely, install a
new sealing washer and reinstall the drain plug.
Torque to specification. See page 68.
NOTE: Refer to the Gearcase Specifications Chart on page 68.
5. Add the recommended oil as needed. Do not overfill.
6. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.
7. Check for leaks.
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