Polaris Sportsmabn X2 500 EFI - Manual (Page 90)

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MAINTENANCE
Front Gearcase Oil
Always check and change the front gearcase oil at the intervals
outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 66.
Maintain the oil level even with the bottom of the fill hole threads (1).
We recommend the use of Polaris Premium Demand Drive Hub Fluid.
Use of other oils may result in improper operation of components. See
page 117 for the part numbers of Polaris products.
Oil Check
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the fill plug (2). View the
oil level.
3. Add the recommended gearcase
oil as needed to bring the level to
the bottom of the fill hole threads.
4. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to
8-10 ft. lbs. (11-14 Nm).
Oil Change
1. Position the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Remove the fill plug.
3. Place a drain pan beneath the
gearcase. Remove the gearcase
drain plug (3) located on the
bottom right-hand side.
4. Drain the oil. Dispose of used oil
properly.
5. Clean and reinstall the drain
plug. Torque to 11 ft. lbs.
(15 Nm).
6. Add 6 ounces (175 ml) of
Polaris Premium Demand Drive Hub Fluid .
7. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 8-10 ft. lbs.
(11-14 Nm).
8. Check for leaks.
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