Transmission Lubrication; Transmission Oil Changing Procedure; Transmission Oil Change - Dipstick Models - Polaris Magnum 2x4 Service Manual

Transmission Lubrication
MAINTENANCE
Chassis Maintenance
The transmission dipstick is located on the right side of the machine.
The transmission lubricant level should be checked monthly or 1000 miles (1600 km), whichever comes first.
Transmission oil should be changed annually. With the ATV on a level surface, remove fill plug dipstick and check
the lubricant level. Lubricant should be kept at the full mark on the dipstick. The correct transmission lubricant
to use is Polaris Premium Synthetic Gearcase Lubricant (PN 2871478).
Transmission Oil Changing Procedure
1. Remove skid plate.
2. Remove fill plug/dipstick.
3. Remove transmission drain plug located on the bot-
tom right hand side and drain the oil. Catch and dis-
card used oil properly.
4. Clean and reinstall the drain plug.
5. Add Polaris Premium Synthetic Gearcase Lubricant
(PN 2871478 12 oz. bottle) to full mark on the fill
plug/dipstick.
6. Check for leaks.
7. Reinstall skid plate removed in step 1.
Transmission Oil Change - Dipstick Models
1. Place a drain pan beneath the transmission oil drain
plug area.
2. Remove the drain plug and wipe the magnetic end
clean to remove accumulated metallic filings.
3. After the oil has drained completely, install a new
sealing washer and install the drain plug. Torque to
14 ft. Ibs. (1.93 kg-m).
4. Remove dipstick and clean accumulated metallic
filings from the magnetic end.
NOTE: On some models the magnet is located on the
drain plug.
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