Transmission And Gearcases; Transmission Lubrication - Polaris 2009 Sportsman XP 850 Service Manual

TRANSMISSION AND GEARCASES

Transmission Lubrication

NOTE: It is important to follow the transmission
maintenance intervals described in the Periodic
Maintenance Chart. Regular fluid level inspections
should be performed as well.
The transmission fluid level should be checked and changed in
accordance with the maintenance schedule.
• Be sure vehicle is positioned on a level surface when
checking or changing the fluid.
• Check vent hose to be sure it is routed properly and
unobstructed.
Transmission Fluid Level Check
The fill plug is located on the right-hand side of the
transmission. Access the fill plug through the rear right-hand
wheel well. Maintain the fluid level even with the bottom
threads of the fill plug hole.
1. Position vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the fill plug and check the fluid level.
3. If fluid level is not even with the bottom threads, add the
recommended fluid as needed. Do not overfill.
4. Reinstall the fill plug and torque to specification.
Drain/Fill Plug Torque:
10-14 ft. lbs. (14-19 Nm)
Fill Plug
10-14 ft. lbs.
(14-19 Nm)
Transmission fluid
flush with the bottom
of thread area.
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Transmission Fluid Change
Access the drain plug through the rear right-hand wheel well.
The plastic skid plate can be removed for better access to the
drain plug.
1. Remove the fill plug (refer to "Transmission Fluid Level
Check").
2. Place a drain pan under the transmission drain plug.
3. Remove the drain plug and allow fluid to drain completely.
Drain Plug
10-14 ft. lbs. (14-19 Nm)
4. Clean the drain plug magnetic surface.
5. Reinstall drain plug with a new O-ring and torque to
specification.
6. Add the recommended amount of fluid through the fill plug
hole. Maintain the fluid level at the bottom of the fill plug
hole when filling the transmission. Do not overfill.
Recommended Transmission Lubricant:
Synthetic Sportsman XP Transmission Fluid
(PN 2877606) (Quart)
Capacity: 32 oz. (946 ml)
7. Reinstall fill plug with a new O-ring and torque to
specification.
Drain/Fill Plug Torque:
10-14 ft. lbs. (14-19 Nm)
8. Check for leaks. Dispose of used fluid properly.
MAINTENANCE
Fill Plug
10-14 ft. lbs.
(14-19 Nm)
=
= T
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