Transmission And Gearcase; Shift Cable Inspection; Shift Cable Adjustment; Transmission Lubrication - Polaris RANGER 500 2017 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE

TRANSMISSION AND GEARCASE

SHIFT CABLE INSPECTION

Shift cable adjustment is necessary when symptoms
include:
• Noise on deceleration
• Inability to engage a gear
• Excessive gear clash (noise)
• Gear selector is moving out of desired range
Inspect shift cable, clevis pins, and pivot bushings and
replace if worn or damaged

SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT

NOTICE
The shift cable should be adjusted at the rear
adjustment point near the transmission. If further
adjustment is needed, remove dash panel to access the
shift cable adjustment point under the shift lever.
1. Place gear selector in neutral. Make sure the
transmission bell crank is engaged in the neutral
position detent.
2. Locate the shift cable adjustment point at the engine-
to-transmission mount bracket.
3. With two open-end wrenches, loosen the outside jam
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nut counterclockwise. Turn outside jam nut 1 1/2
turns.
4. After turning the outside jam nut 1 1/2 turns, hold the
outside jam nut with a wrench and tighten the inside
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jam nut clockwise, until it is tight against the
bracket.
5. Repeat Step 3 and Step 4 until the proper
adjustment is made to the shift cable.
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TRANSMISSION LUBRICATION

NOTICE
It is important to follow the transmission maintenance
intervals described in the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
Regular fluid level inspections should be performed as
The transmission lubricant level should be checked and
changed in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
• Be sure vehicle is positioned on a level surface when
checking or changing the lubricant.
• Check vent hose to be sure it is routed properly and
unobstructed.
Transmission Lubricant Level Check
Maintain the fluid level even with the bottom threads of
the fill plug hole.
1. Position vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the fill / check plug
lubricant level.
3. If lubricant level is not level with the bottom threads,
add the recommended lubricant as needed. Do not
overfill.
4. Reinstall the fill plug and torque to specification.
TORQUE
Transmission Drain / Fill Plug:
14 ft-lbs (19 Nm)
Transmission Lubricant Change
Access the drain plug from underneath the vehicle
through the access hole in the skid plate.
5. Remove the fill plug (refer to "Transmission Lubricant
Level Check").
6. Place a drain pan under the transmission drain plug.
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