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Maintenance, Gearcases – Polaris 4X4 500 EFI User Manual

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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 102 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