Transmission Oil - Polaris Sportsman 9922581 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE

Transmission Oil

Polaris recommends the use of Polaris Synthetic SPORTSMAN XP
Transmission Fluid for this transmission. See the table on page 66 for
fluid recommendations, capacities and plug torques. Always check and
change the transmission oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic
Maintenance Chart beginning on page 62. See page 119 for the part
numbers of Polaris products.
Maintain the oil level at the bot-
tom of the fill plug hole. The fill
plug is located on the right side of
the vehicle behind the footwell.
The drain plug is located on the
bottom left side of the gearcase.
Oil Check
1. Remove the footwell (see
page 83).
2. Remove the fill plug. Check
the oil level.
3. Add the recommended fluid
as needed to bring the level to
the bottom of the fill hole
threads.
4. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.
5. Reinstall the footwell.
Oil Change
1. Remove the footwell.
2. Place a drain pan under the gearcase. Remove the drain plug. Allow
the oil to drain completely.
3. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification.
4. Remove the fill plug. Add the proper amount of the recommended
oil.
5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.
6. Check for leaks.
7. Reinstall the footwell.
8. Dispose of used oil properly.
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Drain Plug
Fill
Level
Fill Plug