2008 Polaris Ranger 2x4 Owners Manual - Page 67

2008 Polaris Ranger 2x4 Manual

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MAINTENANCE Gearcases Rear Gearcase Always check and change the rear gearcase oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 50. Refer to the Gearcase Specifications Chart on page 62 for recommended lubricants, capacities and torque specifications. See page 102 for the part numbers of Polaris lubrication products. Oil Check Maintain the oil level even with the bottom thread of the fill plug hole. 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. Fill Plug Drain Plug Torque to specification. Oil Change 1. Remove the fill plug. 2. Place a drain pan under the drain plug. 3. Remove the drain plug. Drain the oil. 4. Clean the drain plug. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification. 5. Add the recommended oil. 6. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification. 7. Check for leaks. 8. Dispose of used oil properly. 64

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MAINTENANCE
Gearcases
Rear Gearcase
Always check and change the rear gearcase oil at the intervals outlined
in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 50.
Refer to the Gearcase Specifications Chart on page 62 for recommended
lubricants, capacities and torque specifications. See page 102 for the
part numbers of Polaris lubrication products.
Oil Check
Maintain the oil level even
with the bottom thread of the
fill plug hole.
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.
Remove the fill plug.
2.
Place a drain pan under the drain plug.
3.
Remove the drain plug. Drain the oil.
4.
Clean the drain plug. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specifica-
tion.
5.
Add the recommended oil.
6.
Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.
7.
Check for leaks.
8.
Dispose of used oil properly.
Fill Plug
Drain Plug