Front Gearcase Lubrication - Polaris Trail Blazer Service Manual

Front Gearcase Lubrication

The gearcase lubricant level should be checked and changed in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
S Be sure vehicle is level before proceeding.
S Check vent hose to be sure it is routed properly and unobstructed.
S Current gearcases in use are shown by illustration. Refer to illustrations to determine type, and follow instruc-
tions to check / change gearcase lubricant.
S The correct gearcase lubricant to use is Polaris Premium GL5 80-90 Gear Lube, or an equivalent lubricant
with a GL5 rating.
FRONT GEARCASE SPECIFICATIONS
(Type l, ll, and lll)
Specified Lubricant:
Polaris Front Gearcase Lube PN 2871653
...Or API GL5 80-90 Gearlube
Capacity: Type l & ll
Type lll
Drain Plug / Fill Plug Torque:
14 ft. lbs. (19.4 Nm)
TYPE l
To check the level:
1. Remove fill / check plug.
2. Add proper lubricant if necessary until level with
bottom of fill hole threads.
3. Install fill / check plug.
To change lubricant:
1. Remove gearcase drain plug located on the bottom
and drain oil. Catch and discard used oil properly.
2. Clean and reinstall drain plug using a new sealing
washer.
3. Remove fill plug.
4. Add proper lubricant to bottom of fill hole threads.
Refer to page 2.10.
5. Install fill plug.
6. Check for leaks.
Polaris Sales Inc.
. . 4.0 Oz. (120ml.)
. . . . . 5.0 Oz. (150ml.)
2.1
TYPE l
Make sure vent is unobstructed
Spanner Nut
Fill plug
MAINTENANCE
Front Gearcase
Spanner
Nut
Drain plug
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