2006 Polaris Sawtooth Owners Manual - Page 77

2006 Polaris Sawtooth Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION Gearcase Specification Chart Gearcase Transmission Rear Gearcase Lubricant Premium AGL Synthetic Gearcase Lubricant Premium ATV Angle Drive Fluid 18.6 oz. (550 ml) 4 oz. (120 ml) Capacity Drain/Check Plug Torque 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm) 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm) Fill Plug Torque N/A 25 ft. lbs. (34 Nm) Transmission Oil Always check and change the transmission oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 65. Maintain the oil level between 1/4 and 3/4 on the sight glass. We recommend the use of Premium AGL Synthetic Gearcase Lubricant. Refer to the gearcase specifications chart on page 74. See page 103 for the part numbers of Polaris products. Oil Check 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. View the oil level through the sight glass (A). 3. Remove the fill plug (B) and add the recommended oil as needed. 4. Reinstall the fill plug. B A Oil Change The transmission drain plug is located on the bottom of the vehicle near the center. 1. Remove the fill plug. 2. Remove the transmission drain plug. Drain the oil into an appropriate container. Discard used oil properly. 3. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification. 4. Add the recommended fluid. 5. Reinstall the fill plug. 6. Check for leaks. 74

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Gearcase Specification Chart
Gearcase
Lubricant
Capacity
Drain/Check
Plug Torque
Fill Plug
Torque
Transmission
Premium AGL Synthetic
Gearcase Lubricant
18.6 oz.
(550 ml)
18 ft. lbs.
(24 Nm)
N/A
Rear
Gearcase
Premium ATV Angle
Drive Fluid
4 oz.
(120 ml)
18 ft. lbs.
(24 Nm)
25 ft. lbs.
(34 Nm)
Transmission Oil
Always check and change the transmission oil at the intervals outlined
in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 65. Maintain the
oil level between 1/4 and 3/4 on the sight glass. We recommend the
use of Premium AGL Synthetic Gearcase Lubricant. Refer to the
gearcase specifications chart on page 74. See page 103 for the part
numbers of Polaris products.
Oil Check
1.
Position the vehicle
on a level surface.
2.
View the oil level
through the sight
glass (A).
3.
Remove the fill
plug (B) and add the
recommended oil as
needed.
4.
Reinstall the fill plug.
Oil Change
The transmission drain plug is located on the bottom of the vehicle
near the center.
1.
Remove the fill plug.
2.
Remove the transmission drain plug. Drain the oil into an
appropriate container. Discard used oil properly.
3.
Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification.
4.
Add the recommended fluid.
5.
Reinstall the fill plug.
6.
Check for leaks.