Polaris 2001 ATV Universal ATV - Manual (Page 157)

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MAINTENANCE
Front Gearcase Lubrication
The front gearcase fill plug is lo-
cated as shown.
The front gearcase lubricant
level should be checked every
six months or 1000 miles (1600
km), whichever comes first.
Front gearcase oil should be
changed annually.
Type A - With the ATV on a level
surface, remove fill plug and
check the lubricant level. Lubri-
cant should be kept at the bot-
tom of fill plug thread. The cor-
rect gearcase lubricant to use is
GL5 80-90 Weight Gear Lube.
Type B - The lubricant level in
this type of gearcase cannot be
checked. You must periodically
drain it and refill it according to
the following procedure.
Gearcase Oil Changing
Procedure
1. Remove fill plug (1).
2. Remove gearcase drain plug
located on the bottom right
hand side and drain the oil.
3. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and tighten securely (14 ft.
lbs/1.93 kgm).
4. Add 4 ounces (120 ml) (Type A) or 5 ounces (150 ml) (Type B)
of GL5 80-90 Weight Gear Lube.
5. Reinstall filler plug.
6. Check for leaks.
B
A
1
1