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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Gearcases
Front Gearcase (RANGER 4X4, 6X6)
Always check and c hange the front gearcase oil at the intervals
outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 54.
Maintain the oil level even with the bottom thread of the fill plug hole.
We recommend the use of Polaris Premium Demand Drive Hub Fluid.
See page 99 for the part numbers of Polaris products.
The front gearcase fill plug (1) is located on the right side of the front
gearcase.
Oil Check
1. Position the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Remove the fill plug and check
the oil level.
3. Add the recommended hub fluid
as n eeded.
4. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to
specification. See page 66.
Oil Change
1. Support the vehicle securely
with a jackstand.
2. Remove the front tire on the
driver’s side.
3. Remove the fill plug.
4. Remove the gearcase drain plug (2) located on the bottom
right-hand side and drain the oil into a drain pan. Discard used oil
properly.
5. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification. See
page 66.
6. Add 5 oz. (150 ml) of the recommended hub fluid. Refer to the
Gearcase S pecifications Chart on page 66.
7. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification. See page 66.
8. Check for leaks.
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