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2.11
To change gearcase lubricant:
A
B
11 ft.lbs (15 Nm)
View Under Front of ATV
Drain Plug
1. Remove gearcase drain plug (A) (11 mm) 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.
2. Clean and reinstall drain plug (A) using a new
sealing washer toque to 11 ft.lbs. (15 Nm).
Fill Plug
Left Side View Front Wheel
3. Remove fill plug (8 mm hex).
4. Fill with the recommended fluid amount (5 oz.) or
to the bottom ofthe fill plug hole threads. (See ILL.
3).
Plug Threads
Fill with 5 oz. lubricant
or bottom of fill plug
threads.
Front Gearcase
ILL. 3
DHF
5. Install fill plug and check for leaks.
TRANSMISSION
LUBRICA
TION
The transmission lubricant level should be checked
and changed in accordance with the maintenance
schedule.
SPORTSMAN 400/500 TRANSMISSION
Drain Plug
Location: Left Rear Wheel Area
Fill Plug
Location: Right Side Footwell
Drain Plug
S Be sure vehicle is level before
proceeding.
S Check vent hose to be sure it is
routed properly and unobstructed.