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Maintenance, Rear gearcase oil – Polaris Sportsman 550 Touring EPS User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Rear Gearcase Oil

See the table on page 80 for fluid recommendations, capacities and plug

torques. Always check and change the rear gearcase oil at the intervals

outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 76. See

page 135 for the part numbers of Polaris products.
The fill plug is located on the

rear of the gearcase. The drain

plug is located on the bottom

of the gearcase.
Maintain the fluid level at the

bottom of the fill hole threads.

Do not overfill.

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 to bring the

level to the bottom of the

fill hole threads. Do not overfill.

4. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.

Oil Change

1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place a drain pan under the drain hole.
3. Remove the drain plug. Allow the oil to drain completely.
4. Clean and reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer. Torque

to specification.

5. Remove the fill plug. Add the proper amount of the recommended

oil. Do not overfill.

6. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.
7. Check for leaks.
8. Dispose of used oil properly.

Drain Plug

Fill Plug

Fill

Level