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Maintenance, Front gearcase (demand drive) fluid – Polaris 2014 ATV Sportsman 800 EFI User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Front Gearcase (Demand Drive) Fluid

Always check and change the demand drive fluid at the intervals out-
lined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 76. We rec-
ommend the use of Demand Drive Fluid. Use of other fluids may result
in improper operation of components. See page 130 for the part numbers
of POLARIS products.

Maintain the fluid level at the bottom of the fill hole threads. See below
for capacity.

The fill plug is located on the right side of the demand drive unit. The
drain plug is located on the bottom right side of the unit.

Fluid Check

1. Position the vehicle on

a level surface. Remove
the fill plug. Check the
fluid level.

2. Add the recommended

fluid as needed to bring
the level to the bottom
of the fill hole threads.

3. Reinstall the fill plug.

Torque to 8-10 ft. lbs.
(11-14 Nm).

Fluid Change

1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Remove the fill plug.

2. Place a drain pan under the demand drive unit. Remove the drain

plug. Allow the fluid to drain completely.

3. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).

4. Add the recommended fluid. See table above for capacity.

5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 8-10 ft. lbs. (11-14 Nm).

6. Check for leaks. Dispose of used fluid properly.

Demand Drive Capacity

Demand Drive

9 oz. (265 ml)

Drain Plug

Fill
Plug

Fill Level

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