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Maintenance, Middle gearcase oil – Polaris Sportsman 9922233 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Middle Gearcase Oil

Always check and change the mid-

dle gearcase oil at the intervals

outlined in the Periodic Mainte-

nance Chart beginning on page 67.
We recommend the use of Polaris

ATV Angle Drive Fluid (or GL5

80-90 weight gear lube). See page

124 for the part numbers of Polaris

products.
The middle gearcase fill plug is

located on the side of the gearcase.

Maintain the oil level even with

the bottom thread of the fill plug

hole.

Oil Check

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 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).

Oil Change

1. Remove the fill plug.
2. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the gearcase. Drain the

oil into a drain pan. Discard used oil properly.

3. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
4. Add 17 oz. (500 ml) the recommended fluid.
5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
6. Check for leaks

Drain Plug

Check/Fill Plug