Polaris RANGER 400 Owner's Manual page 62

MAINTENANCE
Gearcases
Front Gearcase
Always check and change the front gearcase oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic
Maintenance Chart beginning on page 52. Maintain the oil level even with the bottom thread
of the fill plug hole.
Refer to the Gearcase Specifications Chart on page 59 for recommended lubricants,
capacities and torque specifications. See page 85 for the part numbers of POLARIS
products.
Oil Check
The front gearcase fill plug is located on the right side of the
front gearcase.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the fill plug. Check the oil level.
3. Add the recommended oil as needed.
4. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.
Oil Change
Fill Plug
1. Support the vehicle securely with a jackstand.
2. Remove the front tire on the driver's side.
3. Remove the fill plug.
4. Place a drain pan under the drain plug on the bottom right- Drain Plug
hand side.
5. Remove the drain plug. Drain the oil.
6. Clean the drain plug. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification.
7. Add the recommended oil.
8. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.
9. Check for leaks.
10. Discard used oil properly.
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