Polaris Scrambler 500 - Manual (Page 97)

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Lubrication Recommendations
Front Gearcase Oil Check
The front gearcase oil level should be
checked every six months or 1000
miles (1600 km), whichever comes
first. The oil should be changed
annually. Use Polaris Premium
Synthetic Gearcase Lube (or GL5
80-90 weight gear lube). NOTE: See
page 141 for the part numbers of
Polaris-recommended products.
Type A and B - With the ATV on a
level surface, remove the fill plug and
check the oil level. The level should
be maintained at the bottom of the fill
plug threads.
Type C - The lubricant level in this
type of gearcase cannot be checked.
Periodically drain the oil and refill.
Front Gearcase Oil Change
1. Position the vehicle on a level
surface and remove the fill plug
(1).
2. Place a drain pan beneath the
gearcase, remove the gearcase
drain plug, and drain the oil.
3. Clean and reinstall the drain plug.
Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
4. Add the recommended gear lube
according to the following chart.
5. Reinstall the fill plug and check
for leaks.
Gearcase
Type
Capacity
A 4 oz. (120 ml)
B 13.5 oz. (400 ml )
C 5 oz. (150 ml)
C
1
1
B
1
A