Polaris 2016 Ranger 570 Full-Size - Manual (Page 63)

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MAINTENANCE
Gearcases
Front Gearcase (Demand Drive)
Always check and change the demand drive fluid at the intervals outlined in the Periodic
Maintenance Chart beginning on page 55. Maintain the oil level even with the bottom thread
of the fill plug hole.
Refer to the Gearcase Specifications Chart on page 60 for recommended lubricants,
capacities and torque specifications. See page 86 for the part numbers of POLARIS
products.
Oil Check
The front gearcase fill plug is located on the right
side of the front gearcase.
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 Change
1. Support the vehicle securely with a
jackstand.
2. Remove the front tire on the driver's side.
3. Remove the fill plug.
4. Place a drain pan under the drain plug on the bottom right-hand side.
5. Remove the drain plug. Drain the oil.
6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification.
7. Add the recommended fluid to the bottom of the fill plug hole. Do not overfill.
8. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.
9. Check for leaks.
10. Discard used oil properly.
Drain Plug
Fill
Plug