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Maintenance, Gearcases – Polaris 2015 ATV Sportsman ACE 570 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Gearcases

Transmission (Main Gearcase)

Always check and change the fluid at the intervals outlined in the
Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 81. Refer to the
Gearcase Specifications Chart on page 96 for recommended lubricants,
capacities and torque specifications.

Fluid Check

The fill plug is located on the rear of
the gearcase. Maintain the fluid level at
the bottom of the fill plug hole.

1. Position the vehicle on a level

surface.

2. Remove the fill plug. Check the

fluid level.

3. Add the recommended fluid to the

bottom of the fill plug hole. Do not
overfill.

4. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to

specification.

Fluid Change

The drain plug is located on the bottom
of the gearcase between the rear tires.
Access the drain plug through the drain
hole in the skid plate.

1. Remove the fill plug.

2. Place a drain pan under the drain

plug. Remove the drain plug. Allow the fluid to drain completely.

3. Clean the drain plug. Reinstall the drain plug with a new o-ring.

Torque to specification.

4. Add the recommended fluid to the bottom of the fill plug hole. Do

not overfill.

5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.

6. Check for leaks. Discard used fluid properly.

Fill Plug

Drain Plug

(between rear tires)