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Maintenance and lubrication, Lubrication recommendations – Polaris Sportsman 6x6 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Lubrication Recommendations

Front Gearcase Lubrication

Always check and change the

front gearcase oil at the intervals

outlined in the Periodic

Maintenance Chart beginning on

page 70. Maintain the oil level at

the bottom of the fill plug threads.

Polaris recommends the use of

Premium ATV Angle Drive Fluid.

See page 113 for the part numbers

of Polaris products.
Oil Check
1. Position the vehicle on a level

surface and remove the fill plug (1).

2. View the oil level and add the recommended oil as needed.
3. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
Oil Change
1. Remove the fill plug.
2. Remove gearcase drain plug located on the bottom right-hand side

and drain the oil.

3. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
4. Add the recommended fluid to the bottom of the fill plug threads.
5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
6. Check for leaks.

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