Polaris Sportsman 550 EFI - Manual (Page 90)

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MAINTENANCE
Transmission Oil
Polaris recommends the use of Polaris Synthetic Sportsman XP Trans-
mission Fluid for this transmission. See the table on page 81 for fluid
recommendations, capacities and plug torques. Always check and
change the transmission oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic
Maintenance Chart beginning on page 77. See page 133 for the part
numbers of Polaris products.
Maintain the oil level at the bot-
tom of the fill plug hole. The fill
plug is located on the right side of
the ATV behind the footwell. The
drain plug is located on the bottom
left side of the gearcase.
Oil Check
1. Remove the footwell (see
page 97).
2. Remove the fill plug. Check
the oil level.
3. Add the recommended fluid
as needed to bring the level to
the bottom of the fill hole
threads.
4. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.
5. Reinstall the footwell.
Oil Change
1. Remove the footwell.
2. Place a drain pan under the gearcase. Remove the drain plug. Allow
the oil to drain completely.
3. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification.
4. Remove the fill plug. Add the proper amount of the recommended
oil.
5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.
6. Check for leaks.
7. Reinstall the footwell.
8. Dispose of used oil properly.
Drain Plug
Fill Plug
Fill
Level