Polaris Sportsman 850 Service Manual page 61

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2. Remove the fill plug and check the fluid level.
3. If fluid level is not even with the bottom threads, add
the recommended fluid as needed. Do not overfill.
4. Reinstall fill plug and torque to specification.
TORQUE
Drain / Fill Plug:
14 ft-lb (19 Nm)
Rear Gearcase Fluid Change:
The drain plug is located on the bottom right-hand
side of the rear gearcase. Access the drain plug from
the rear right-hand side of the ATV.
5. Remove the fill plug (refer to "Rear Gearcase Fluid
Level Check").
6. Place a drain pan under the rear gearcase drain
plug.
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7. Remove the drain plug
completely.
8. Clean the drain plug magnetic surface.
9. Reinstall drain plug with a new O-ring and torque to
specification
TORQUE
Drain / Fill Plug:
14 ft-lb (19 Nm)
10. .
11. Add the recommended amount of fluid through the fill
hole. Maintain the fluid level even with the bottom
threads of the fill plug hole.
FLUID CAPACITY
Recommended Rear Gearcase Lubricant:
Polaris Angle Drive Fluid
Capacity:
7.1 oz (210 mL)
and allow the fluid to drain
12. Reinstall fill plug with a new O-ring and torque to
specification.
TORQUE
Drain / Fill Plug:
14 ft-lb (19 Nm)
13. Check for leaks. Dispose of used fluid properly.
MAINTENANCE
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