Polaris 2013 RANGER 500 Midsize Owners Manual/Install Manual page 54

MAINTENANCE
Gearcases
Front Gearcase
Always check and change the front gearcase oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic
Maintenance Chart beginning on page 43. Maintain the oil level even with the bottom thread
of the fill plug hole.
Refer to the Gearcase Specifications Chart on page 49 for recommended lubricants, capaci-
ties and torque specifications. See page 76 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
1. Support the vehicle securely with a jackstand.
Fill Plug
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
Drain Plug
right-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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