Transmission Oil Check & Change; Oil Change - Polaris Sportsman 450 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Transmission Oil (450/500)
Always check and change the transmission oil at the intervals outlined
in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 64. We
recommend the use of Polaris Premium AGL Synthetic Gearcase
Lubricant. See page 111 for the part numbers of Polaris products.
Oil Check
On the Sportsman 450 and 500, the transmission fill plug (1) is located
on the left side of the ATV, under the rear fender, behind the wheel.
1. Position the ATV on a level surface and remove the fill plug.
2. Add the recommended oil as needed to bring the level to the
bottom of the fill plug hole threads.
3. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).

Oil Change

The transmission drain plug (2) is located on the right side of the
gearcase, on the right side of the ATV, behind the wheel well.
1. Remove the fill plug and the transmission drain plug.
2. Drain the oil into a drain pan and dispose of properly.
3. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
4. Add 32 oz. (948 ml) of the recommended transmission oil to bring
the level to the bottom of the fill plug.
5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
6. Check for leaks.
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