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Maintenance, Gearcases – Polaris 2008 Ranger 4x4 700 EFI User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Gearcases

Middle Gearcase (6X6)

Always check and change the middle gearcase oil at the intervals out-

lined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 60. Maintain

the oil level even with the bottom thread of the fill plug hole.
Refer to the Gearcase Specifications Chart on page 70 for recommended

lubricants, capacities and torque specifications. See page 114 for the

part numbers of Polaris products.
The middle gearcase fill plug is located on the side of the gearcase.
Oil Check
1. Position the vehicle on a level sur-

face.

2. Remove the fill plug. Check the oil

level.

3. Add the recommended oil as

needed.

4. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to

specification.

Oil Change
1. Remove the fill plug.
2. Remove the drain plug from the

bottom of the gearcase. Drain the

oil into a drain pan. Discard used

oil properly.

3. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification.
4. Add the recommended fluid.
5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.
6. Check for leaks

Drain Plug

Fill Plug