Oil Change - Polaris RANGER 2004 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Gearcases
Transmission (Main Gearcase)
The transmission lubricant level should be checked at 25 hours or
monthly, whichever comes first. Transmission oil should be changed
annually.
NOTE: Refer to the Gearcase Specifications Chart on page 69.
Always use Polaris Premium Synthetic Gearcase Lube. See page 100
for the part numbers of Polaris products.
Oil Check
1. Position the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Remove the fill plug (1), which is
located on the rear of the vehicle.
3. Check the lubricant level. Lubricant
should be even with the bottom of
the fill plug hole. Add Polaris
Premium Synthetic Gearcase Lube if
necessary. See page 100 for the part
numbers of Polaris products.
4. Reinstall the fill plug and torque to specification.

Oil Change

The drain plug (2) is located on the bottom of the transmission. Access
the drain plug through the drain hole in the skid plate.
1. Remove the fill plug.
2. Remove the drain plug and drain the
oil into a drain pan. Dispose of used
oil properly.
3. Wipe the magnetic end of the drain
plug clean to remove accumulated
metallic filings.
4. After the oil has drained completely,
install a new sealing washer and
reinstall the drain plug. Torque to
specification.
5. Add Polaris Premium Synthetic Gearcase Lube until the oil level is
even with the bottom thread of the fill plug hole. Do not overfill.
6. Reinstall the fill plug and torque to specification.
7. Check for leaks.
8. Reinstall skid plate if removed.
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