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MAINTENANCE
Transmission
Transmission Lubrication
The transmission 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 and Quick Reference Chart on page
2.10 to determine type. Follow instructions on following pages to check / change transmission lubricant.
TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS
Specified Lubricant:
Polaris Premium Synthetic Gearcase Lubricant
PN 2871477 (Gallon) PN 2871478 (12 oz..)
. . . .
Capacity:
Chart page 2.10
Drain Plug / Fill Plug Torque:
14 ft. lbs. (19.4 Nm)
Dipstick Models
To check the level:
1. Remove fill plug/dipstick and wipe clean.
2. Reinstall dipstick completely, remove and check the
level. Add the proper lubricant as required to bring
level into operating range as shown in Ill. 1 and Ill. 2.
To change lubricant:
1. Remove skid plate (if necessary).
2. Place a drain pan beneath the transmission oil drain
plug area.
3. Remove the drain plug and wipe the magnetic end
clean to remove accumulated metallic filings.
4. After the oil has drained completely, install a new
sealing washer and install the drain plug. Torque to
14 ft. lbs. (1.93 kg-m).
5. Add the proper lubricant through the dipstick hole un-
til the oil level is between the upper and lower limits.
Do not overfill.
6. Check for leaks.
7. Reinstall skid plate if removed in step 1.
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Refer to Quick Reference
Full
2.1
Transmission Dipstick
Full
Operating
Range
Operating
Range
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