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MAINTENANCE
Gearcases
Rear Gearcase
Always check and change the fluid at the intervals outlined in the Peri-
odic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 77. Refer to the Gearcase
Specifications Chart on page 94 for recommended lubricants, capacities
and torque specifications.
Fluid Check
The fill plug is located on the right
side of the rear gearcase. Maintain
the fluid level even with the bot-
tom thread of the fill plug hole.
1. Position the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Remove the fill plug. Check
the fluid level.
3. Add the recommended fluid to
the bottom thread of the fill
plug hole.
4. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque
to specification.
Fluid Change
The drain plug is located on the bottom right side of the rear gearcase.
1. Remove the fill plug.
2. Place a drain pan under the drain plug. Remove the drain plug.
3. Allow the fluid to drain completely.
4. Clean the drain plug. Reinstall the drain plug with a new o-ring.
Torque to specification.
5. Add the recommended fluid to the bottom thread of the fill plug
hole.
6. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.
7. Check for leaks. Discard used fluid properly.
Fill Plug
Drain Plug