Front Gearcase Oil Check; Front Gearcase Oil Change - Polaris Scrambler 500 4x4 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Lubrication Recommendations

Front Gearcase Oil Check

The front gearcase oil level should be checked every six months or
1000 miles (1600 km), whichever comes first. Maintain the oil level at
the bottom of the fill plug threads. Change the oil annually. We
recommend the use of Polaris Angle
Drive Fluid. See page 117 for the part
numbers of Polaris products.
1. Position the ATV on a level
surface.
2. Remove the fill plug (1) and check
the oil level.
3. Add the recommended oil as
needed to maintain the level at the
bottom of the fill plug threads.
4. Reinstall the fill plug.

Front Gearcase Oil Change

1. Position the vehicle on a level surface and remove the fill plug.
2. Place a drain pan beneath the gearcase, remove the gearcase drain
plug, and drain the oil.
3. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
4. Add 4 oz. (120 ml) of the recommended gearcase oil.
5. Reinstall the fill plug and check for leaks.
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