Chaincase Oil; Oil Level; Oil Change - Polaris 800 switchback assault Owner's Manual

2011
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Lubrication
n Chaincase Oil
Check and change the chaincase oil at the intervals outlined in the main-
tenance charts beginning on page 67. Maintain the oil level at the top of
the fill plug hole. POLARIS recommends the use of POLARIS Syn-
thetic Chaincase Lube. See page 100 for the part numbers of POLARIS
products.

Oil Level

The fill plug is located on the right
side of the snowmobile under the toe
bar.
1. Position the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Remove the fill plug.
3. Using a funnel, slowly add the
recommended oil until the fluid
begins to overflow.
4. Wipe the fill area with a clean
cloth.
5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to
6-10 ft. lbs. (8-13 Nm).

Oil Change

1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place a drain pan under the drain plug. Remove the drain plug.
Allow the oil to drain completely.
3. Clean off all metal shavings from the plug.
TIP: The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and the oil tank should be clean and
free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
4. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 6-10 ft. lbs. (8-13 Nm).
5. Remove the fill plug. Clean off all metal shavings from the plug.
6. Using a funnel, slowly add the recommended oil until the fluid
begins to overflow. Fluid capacity is 9 oz. (266 ml).
7. Wipe the fill area with a clean cloth.
8. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 6-10 ft. lbs. (8-13 Nm).
MAINTENANCE
Fill Plug
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