Rear Gearcase Oil - Polaris Sprotsman MV7 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Rear Gearcase Oil

The rear gearcase has two
fill plugs. The rear fill
plug is located on the rear
of the gearcase and is not
easily accessible. The side
fill plug (1) is located on the
left side of the gearcase.
Use the side fill plug when
checking or changing oil.
Always check and change
the rear gearcase oil at the
intervals outlined in the
Periodic Maintenance Chart
beginning on page 69.
Maintain the oil level (2)
even with the bottom of the side fill hole. Refer to the Gearcase
Specifications Chart on page 80 for recommended lubricants,
capacities and torque specifications. See page 114 for the part numbers
of Polaris products.
Oil Check
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the side fill plug and view the oil level through the fill
plug hole.
3. Add the recommended gearcase oil as needed.
4. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.
Oil Change
1. Place a drain pan beneath the drain and remove the drain plug.
Catch and discard used oil properly.
2. Clean and reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer.
Torque to specification.
3. Remove the side fill plug and add the recommended fluid.
4. Check the oil level. Maintain the oil level at the bottom of the fill
plug hole.
5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.
6. Check for leaks.
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