Transmission And Gearcases; Transmission Lubrication - Polaris RANGER ETX 2015 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE

TRANSMISSION AND GEARCASES

TRANSMISSION LUBRICATION

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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7. Remove the drain plug and allow lubricant to drain
completely.
On some 2012 vehicles, a commercially available long
ball end hex bit socket may be needed to remove the
drain plug.
8. Clean the drain plug magnetic surface. Reinstall
drain plug with a new O-ring and torque to
specification.
9. Add the recommended amount of lubricant through
the fill plug hole. Maintain the lubricant level at the
bottom of the fill plug hole when filling the
transmission. Do not overfill.
REF. DESCRIP-
TION
w Fill Plug
e Drain Plug
FLUID CAPACITY
Recommended Transmission Lubricant:
Full Synthetic AGL (PN 2878068) (Quart)
Capacity: 41 oz. (1200 ml)
10. Reinstall fill plug with a new O-ring and torque to
specification.
TORQUE
Transmission Drain / Fill Plug:
14 ft-lbs (19 Nm)
11. Check for leaks. Dispose of used lubricant properly.
NOTE
NOTES
14 ft-lbs (19
Nm)
14 ft-lbs (19
Nm)
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