2009 Polaris Ranger 6x6 700 EFI Owners Manual - Page 73

2009 Polaris Ranger 6x6 700 EFI Manual

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MAINTENANCE Gearcases Front Gearcases Always check and change the front gearcase oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 59. Maintain the oil level even with the bottom thread of the fill plug hole. Refer to the Gearcase Specifications Chart on page 67 for recommended lubricants, capacities and torque specifications. See page 108 for the part numbers of Polaris products. The front gearcase fill plug is located on the right side of the front gearcase. Oil Check 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 Fill Plug jackstand. 2. Remove the front tire on the driver's side. 3. Remove the fill plug. Drain Plug 4. Place a drain pan under the drain plug on the bottom right-hand side. 5. Remove the drain plug. Drain the oil. Discard used oil properly. 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. 70

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MAINTENANCE
Gearcases
Front Gearcases
Always check and change the front gearcase oil at the intervals outlined
in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 59. Maintain the
oil level even with the bottom thread of the fill plug hole.
Refer to the Gearcase Specifications Chart on page 67 for recommended
lubricants, capacities and torque specifications. See page 108 for the
part numbers of Polaris products.
The front gearcase fill plug is located on the right side of the front gear-
case.
Oil Check
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 spec-
ification.
Oil Change
1.
Support the vehicle securely with a
jackstand.
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 right-hand side.
5.
Remove the drain plug. Drain the oil. Discard used oil properly.
6.
Clean the drain plug. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specifica-
tion.
7.
Add the recommended oil.
8.
Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.
9.
Check for leaks.
Drain Plug
Fill Plug