Polaris 500 Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety page 66

Gearcases
Gearcase Specification Chart
Gearcase
Main Gearcase
(Transmission)
(4X4)
Main Gearcase
(Transmission)
(2X4)
Front Gearcase
(4X4)
Rear Gearcase
(2X4, 4X4)
Transmission (Main Gearcase)
Always check and change the transmission oil at the intervals outlined
in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 52. Maintain the
oil level even with the bottom of the fill plug hole.
Refer to the Gearcase Specifications Chart for recommended lubricants,
capacities and torque specifications. See page 106 for the part numbers
of Polaris products.
Oil Check
The fill plug is located at the rear
of the vehicle.
1. Position the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Remove the fill plug.
3. Check the oil level.
4. Add the recommended oil as
needed.
5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque
to specification.
Lubricant
Premium AGL
Synthetic
Gearcase Lube
Premium AGL
Synthetic
Gearcase Lube
Premium Demand
Drive Hub Fluid
Premium ATV
Angle Drive Fluid
MAINTENANCE
Capacity Fill Plug
Torque
15.2 oz. 14 ft. lbs.
(450 ml) (19.4 Nm)
18.2 oz. 14 ft. lbs.
(540 ml) (19.4 Nm)
5 oz. 8-10 ft. lbs.
(150 ml) (11-13.6 Nm
18 oz. 40-50 ft. lbs.
(532 ml) (54-68 Nm
Drain Plug
Torque
14 ft. lbs.
(19.4 Nm)
14 ft. lbs.
(19.4 Nm)
11 ft. lbs.
(15 Nm)
30-45 in. lbs.
(3-5 Nm)
Fill Plug
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