Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Transmission Oil
Always check and change the transmission oil at the intervals outlined
in the Periodic M aintenance Chart beginning on page 64. We
recommend the use of Polaris Premium AGL Synthetic Gearcase
Lubricant. See page 107 for the part numbers of Polaris products.
Oil Check
On the Sportsman 400 and 500, the transmission fill plug (1) is located
on the left side of the ATV, under the rear fender, behind the wheel.
1. Position the ATV on a level surface and remove the fill plug.
2. Add the recommended oil as needed to bring the level to the
bottom of the fill plug hole threads.
3. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
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