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

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MAINTENANCE

Gearcases

Rear Gearcase

Always check and change the rear gearcase oil at the intervals outlined

in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 60.
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 rear gearcase fill plug is on the driver's side of the rear gearcase.
Oil Check (4X4)
Maintain the oil level even

with the bottom thread of

the fill plug hole.
1. Position the vehicle on

a level surface.

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 Check (6X6)
The easiest way to check for

adequate oil in the 6X6 is to

drain and refill the gearcase to

capacity (see page 70). Perform

the oil change as outlined on

page 76.

4X4

Fill Plug

Drain Plug

Drain Plug

Fill

Plug

6X6