FRONT GEARCASE
Always check and change the front gearcase oil at the intervals outlined in the
Periodic Maintenance Chart. Maintain the oil level even with the bottom thread
of the fill plug hole. Refer to the Gearcase Specifications Chart for
recommended lubricants, capacities and torque specifications. See page 129 for
the part numbers of POLARIS products.
OIL CHECK
The front gearcase fill plug is located on the right side of the front gearcase.
1. Position the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Place the transmission in PARK.
3. Remove the fill plug
q
. Check the
oil level.
4. Add the recommended oil as
needed.
5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to
specification.
OIL CHANGE
1. Support the vehicle securely with a jackstand.
2. Remove the fill plug.
3. Place a drain pan under the drain plug.
4. Remove the drain plug. Allow the oil to drain completely.
5. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification.
6. Add the recommended oil.
7. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.
8. Check for leaks. Discard of used oil properly.
GEARCASE SPECIFICATION CHART
GEARCASE LUBRICANT CAPACITY FILL PLUG
TORQUE
DRAIN PLUG
TORQUE
Main
Gearcase
(Transmission)
AGL Gearcase
Lubricant &
Transmission
Fluid
44 oz.
(1300 ml)
10-14 ft. lbs.
(14-19 Nm)
10-14 ft. lbs.
(14-19 Nm)
Front
Gearcase
Demand Drive
Fluid
7.5 oz.
(222 ml)
8-10 ft. lbs.
(11-14 Nm)
8-10 ft. lbs.
(11-14 Nm)
97
MAINTENANCE