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MAINTENANCE
Gearcases
Rear Gearcase
Always check and change the rear gearcase oil at the intervals outlined
in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 52.
Refer to the Gearcase Specifications Chart on page 63 for recommended
lubricants, capacities and torque specifications. See page 106 for the
part numbers of Polaris lubrication products.
Oil Check
The rear gearcase fill plug is on the driver's side of the rear gearcase.
Maintain the oil level 3/4 of an inch (19 mm) below the bottom thread of
the fill plug hole. Use a light colored non-absorbent measuring instru-
ment (such as a white cable tie) to measure the depth.
1. Position the vehicle on a
level surface.
2. Remove the fill plug. Check
the oil level.
3. Add the recommended oil
as needed.
4. Reinstall the fill plug.
Torque to specification.
Oil Change
1. Remove the fill plug.
2. Place a drain pan under the
drain plug.
3. Remove the drain plug. Drain
the oil.
4. Clean the drain plug. Reinstall
the drain plug. Torque to
specification.
5. Add the recommended oil.
6. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.
7. Check for leaks.
8. Dispose of used oil properly.
Fill Plug
Drain Plug

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Polaris 500 Specifications

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BrandPolaris
Model500
CategoryOffroad Vehicle
LanguageEnglish

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