Polaris 4X4 500 EFI - Manual (Page 66)

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MAINTENANCE
Gearcases
Gearcase Specification Chart
Transmission (Main Gearcase)
Always check and change the transmission oil at the intervals outlined
in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 52. Maintain the
oil level even with the bottom of the fill plug hole.
Refer to the Gearcase Specifications Chart for recommended lubricants,
capacities and torque specifications. See page 102 for the part numbers
of Polaris products.
Oil Check
The fill plug is located at the rear
of the vehicle.
1. Position the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Remove the fill plug.
3. Check the oil level.
4. Add the recommended oil as
needed.
5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque
to specification.
Gearcase Lubricant Capacity Fill Plug
Torque
Drain Plug
Torque
Main Gearcase
(Transmission)
Premium AGL
Synthetic
Gearcase Lube
15.2 oz.
(450 ml)
14 ft. lbs.
(19.4 Nm)
14 ft. lbs.
(19.4 Nm)
Front Gearcase Premium Demand
Drive Hub Fluid
5 oz.
(150 ml)
8-10 ft. lbs.
(11-13.6 Nm
11 ft. lbs.
(15 Nm)
Rear Gearcase Premium ATV
Angle Drive Fluid
18 oz.
(532 ml)
40-50 ft. lbs.
(54-68 Nm
30-45 in. lbs.
(3-5 Nm)
Fill Plug