Polaris RANGER 500 2020 Service Manual

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7. Remove the drain plug and allow lubricant to drain
completely.
NOTICE
On some 2012 vehicles, a commercially available long
ball end hex bit socket may be needed to remove the
drain plug.
8. Clean the drain plug magnetic surface. Reinstall
drain plug with a new O-ring and torque to
specification.
9. Add the recommended amount of lubricant through
the fill plug hole. Maintain the lubricant level at the
bottom of the fill plug hole when filling the
transmission. Do not overfill.
REF.
DESCRIP-
TION
NOTES
w
Fill Plug
14 ft-lbs (19
Nm)
e
Drain Plug
14 ft-lbs (19
Nm)
FLUID CAPACITY
Recommended Transmission Lubricant:
Full Synthetic AGL (PN 2878068) (Quart)
Capacity: 41 oz. (1200 ml)
10. Reinstall fill plug with a new O-ring and torque to
specification.
TORQUE
Transmission Drain / Fill Plug:
14 ft-lbs (19 Nm)
11. Check for leaks. Dispose of used lubricant properly.
FRONT GEARCASE LUBRICATION
NOTICE
It is important to follow the front gearcase maintenance
intervals described in the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
Regular fluid level inspections should be performed as
well.
The front gearcase fluid level should be checked and
changed in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
• Be sure vehicle is positioned on a level surface when
checking or changing the fluid.
• Check vent hose to be sure it is routed properly and
unobstructed.
Front Gearcase Fluid Level Check
The fill plug is located on the front-right side of the front
gearcase. Access the fill plug from the side of the
vehicle. Maintain the fluid level even with the bottom
threads of the fill plug hole.
1. Position vehicle on a level surface.
2. Open the hood to gain access to the gearcase area.
3. Remove the fill plug
q
and check the fluid level.
4. If fluid level is not even with the bottom threads, add
the recommended fluid as needed. Do not overfill.
5. Reinstall the fill plug and torque to specification.
TORQUE
Front Gearcase Drain / Fill Plug:
10 ft-lbs (14 Nm)
Front Gearcase Fluid Change:
The drain plug is located on the bottom side of the
front gearcase. Access the drain plug through the
skid plate.
6. Remove the fill plug
q
(refer to “Front Gearcase
Fluid Level Check”).
MAINTENANCE

Polaris RANGER 500 2020 Specifications

General

Brand	Polaris
Model	RANGER 500 2020
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English