Polaris Sportsman 550 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE
Transmission Oil
POLARIS recommends the use of POLARIS AGL PLUS Transmission
Fluid for this transmission. See the table on page 76 for fluid recom-
mendations, capacities and plug torques. Always check and change the
transmission oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance
Chart beginning on page 73. See page 125 for the part numbers of
POLARIS products.
Maintain the oil level at the bottom of the fill plug hole. The fill plug is
located on the right side of the ATV behind the footwell. The drain plug
is located on the bottom rear of the gearcase.
Oil Check
1. Remove the footwell (see page
91).
2. Remove the fill plug. Check
the oil level.
3. Add the recommended fluid as
needed to bring the level to the
bottom of the fill hole threads.
4. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque
to specification.
5. Reinstall the footwell.
Oil Change
1. Remove the footwell.
2. Place a drain pan under the gearcase. Remove the drain plug. Allow
the oil to drain completely.
3. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification.
4. Remove the fill plug. Add the proper amount of the recommended
oil.
5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.
6. Check for leaks.
7. Reinstall the footwell.
8. Dispose of used oil properly.
Drain Plug
Fill Plug
Fill
Level