Polaris 2001 ATV Universal ATV - Manual (Page 158)

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MAINTENANCE
Rear Gearcase Lubrication
With the ATV on a level surface,
remove fill plug and visually in-
spect the lubricant level through
the fill hole (1). Lubricant should
be kept even with the center of
the drillpoint (2) approximately 1
5/8″ below the top of the fill hole.
NOTE: Do not add lubricant to
the bottom of the fill plug
threads. The correct gearcase
lubricant to use is GL5 80-90
Weight Gear Lube.
Oil Changing Procedure
1. Remove drain plug (3). Catch
and discard used oil properly.
2. Clean and reinstall the drain
plug with a new sealing
washer and tighten securely
(14 ft. lbs./1.93 kgm).
3. Remove fill plug and add 10
ounces (300 ml of GL5 80-90
Weight gear Lube and in-
spect oil level. Oil level
should be kept even with the
center of the drill point
(approximately 1 5/8″ below
the top of the fill hole).
4. Reinstall the fill plug. Tighten
securely (14 ft. lbs/1.93 kgm).
5. Check for leaks
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3
2
1 5/8″