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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Lubrication R ecommendations
Transmission Oil Check
The transmission oil dipstick (1) is located
on the right side of the vehicle. Check and
change the transmission oil at the intervals
outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart
beginning on page 65. Maintain the
transmission oil level in the SAFE
operating range (2). We recommend the
use of AGL Synthetic Gearcase Lubricant.
See page 106 for the part numbers of Polaris
products.
1. Position the ATV on a level surface.
2. Remove the transmission oil dipstick
and wipe it clean.
3. Reinstall the dipstick, then remove it and read the
oil level. If the level i s low, add the recommended gearcase oil to
bring the level within the safe operating range on the dipstick.
4. Reinstall the dipstick.
Transmission Oil Change
1. Place a drain pan beneath the
transmission oil drain plug area.
2. Loosen the jam nut (A).
3. Turn the adjuster bolt (B) in to
allow the removal of the drain
plug (C).
4. Remove the drain plug and wipe
the magnetic end clean to remove
accumulated metallic filings.
5. After the oil has drained
completely, install a new sealing
washer and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
6. Turn the adjuster bolt (B) out until it touches the frame, and then
turn an additional 1/2 turn.
7. Tighten the jam nut securely while holding the adjuster bolt.
8. Add the recommended lubricant t hrough the dipstick hole until the
oil level is between the upper and lower limits. Do not overfill.
9. Check for leaks.
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2
A
B
C