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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Rear Gearcase Oil
The rear gearcase fill plug (1) is
located on the rear of the
gearcase. Always check and
change the rear gearcase oil at
the intervals outlined in the
Periodic Maintenance Chart
beginning on page 64.
Maintain the rear gearcase
oil level (2) even with the bottom
of the fill hole. We recommend
the use of Polaris ATV Angle
Drive Fluid (or GL5 80-90
weight gear lube). See page 107
for the part numbers of Polaris products.
Oil Check
1. Position the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the fill plug and view the oil level through the fill plug
hole.
3. Add the recommende d gearcase oil as needed.
4. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
Oil Change
1. Place a drain pan beneath the drain and remove the drain plug (3).
Catch and discard used oil properly.
2. Clean and reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer.
Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
3. Remove the fill plug and add 5 ounces (150 ml) of the
recommended gearcase oil.
4. Inspect the oil level, which should be maintained level with the
bottom of the fill plug hole.
5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
6. Check for leaks.