Front & Rear Gearcase Lubrication - Polaris Sportsman 700 Efi 2005 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
FRONT GEARCASE LUBRICATION
The gearcase lubricant level should be checked and
changed in accordance with the maintenance
schedule.
G Be sure vehicle is level before proceeding and in
PARK.
G Check vent hose to be sure it is routed properly
and unobstructed.
G The correct front gearcase lubricant to use is
Polaris Premium Demand Hub Fluid.
FRONT GEARCASE SPECIFICATIONS
Specified Lubricant:
Premium Demand Drive Hub Fluid
(PN 2871654)
Capacity: . . . . . . . . .5.0 Oz. (150 ml.)
Fill Plug Torque: 8- -10 ft.lbs. (11- -14 Nm)
Drain Plug Torque: 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm)
FRONT GEARCASE
Make sure vent is unobstructed
11 ft.lbs.
Drain plug
(15 Nm)
ILL. 1
To check the lubricant level:
The front and rear gearcase lubricant level cannot be
checked with a dipstick. The gearcase must be
drained and re-filled with the proper amount of
lubricant or be filled to the bottom of the fill plug hole
threads. Refer to procedures.
Fill plug
8--10 ft.lbs.
(11--14 Nm)
To change gearcase lubricant:
B
A
11 ft.lbs (15 Nm)
1. Remove gearcase drain plug (A) (11 mm) located
on the bottom of the gearcase and drain oil. (The
drain plug is accessible through the skid plate.)
Catch and discard used oil properly.
2. Clean and reinstall drain plug (A) using a new
sealing washer Toque to 11 ft.lbs. (15 Nm).
Fill Plug
Left Side View Front Wheel
3. Remove fill plug (8 mm hex). Check the O--ring.
4. Fill with the recommended fluid amount (5 oz.) or
to the bottom of the fill plug hole threads. (See ILL.
3).
Front Gearcase
5. Install / torque fill plug and check for leaks.
Plug Threads
Fill with 5 oz. lubricant
or bottom of fill plug
threads.
ILL. 3
2.11