2008 Polaris Sportsman 6x6 Owners Manual - Page 85

2008 Polaris Sportsman 6x6 Manual

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MAINTENANCE Front Gearcase Oil Always check and change the front gearcase oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 70. Maintain the oil level at the bottom of the fill hole threads. We recommend the use of Polaris Premium ATV Angle Drive Fluid. See page 126 for the part numbers of Polaris products. Fill Plug Oil Check Position the vehicle on a level surface. Remove the fill plug. Check the oil level. Add the recommended gearcase oil as needed to bring the level to the bottom of the fill hole threads. 5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm). 1. 2. 3. 4. Oil Change 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Remove the fill plug. 3. Place a drain pan under the gearcase. The drain plug is located on the bottom right-hand side of the gearcase. 4. Remove the drain plug. Allow the oil to drain completely. 5. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm). 6. Add the recommended oil. See page 124 for capacities. Maintain the oil level at the bottom of the fill hole threads. 7. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm). 8. Check for leaks. 9. Dispose of used oil properly. 82

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82
MAINTENANCE
Front Gearcase Oil
Always check and change the
front gearcase oil at the intervals
outlined in the Periodic Mainte-
nance Chart beginning on page
70. Maintain the oil level at the
bottom of the fill hole threads.
We recommend the use of Polaris
Premium ATV Angle Drive
Fluid. See page 126 for the part
numbers of Polaris products.
Oil Check
1.
Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2.
Remove the fill plug.
3.
Check the oil level.
4.
Add the recommended gearcase oil as needed to bring the level to
the bottom of the fill hole threads.
5.
Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
Oil Change
1.
Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2.
Remove the fill plug.
3.
Place a drain pan under the gearcase. The drain plug is located on
the bottom right-hand side of the gearcase.
4.
Remove the drain plug. Allow the oil to drain completely.
5.
Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
6.
Add the recommended oil. See page 124 for capacities. Maintain the
oil level at the bottom of the fill hole threads.
7.
Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
8.
Check for leaks.
9.
Dispose of used oil properly.
Fill
Plug