2006 Polaris FST Touring Owners Manual - Page 104

2006 Polaris FST Touring Manual

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Lubrication Gearcase Oil Oil Change The drain plug (A) is located on the bottom of the gearcase. NOTE: Polaris does not recommend tipping the snowmobile onto it's side for service. Any time the snowmobile is tipped onto it's left side, always check the oil level and clean the foam oil breather element. See page 97. MAINTENANCE 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil into a drain pan. Allow the oil to drain completely NOTE: The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and the gearcase should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches. A 3. 4. 5. 6. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 6-10 ft. lbs. (8-13 Nm). Remove the dipstick. Add 9 oz. (266 ml) of the recommended oil. Do not overfill. Reinstall the dipstick, making sure it is seated properly. 101

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A
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MAINTENANCE
Lubrication
Gearcase Oil
Oil Change
The drain plug (A) is located on the
bottom of the gearcase.
NOTE:
Polaris does not recommend
tipping the snowmobile onto
it’s side for service. Any time
the snowmobile is tipped onto
it’s left side, always check the
oil level and clean the foam oil
breather element. See page
97.
1.
Position the vehicle on a level
surface.
2.
Remove the drain plug and drain
the oil into a drain pan. Allow
the oil to drain completely
NOTE:
The sealing surfaces on
the drain plug and the
gearcase should be clean
and free of burrs, nicks or
scratches.
3.
Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 6-10 ft. lbs. (8-13 Nm).
4.
Remove the dipstick.
5.
Add 9 oz. (266 ml) of the recommended oil.
Do not overfill.
6.
Reinstall the dipstick, making sure it is seated properly.