2011 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO Owners Manual - Page 77

2011 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO Manual

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MAINTENANCE Transmission Oil Always check and change the transmission oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 62. Maintain the oil level at the bottom of the fill plug hole threads. See page 117 for the part numbers of POLARIS products. The fill plug is located on the left side of the ATV, under the rear fender, behind the wheel. The drain plug is located on the right side of the gearcase, on the right side of the ATV, behind the wheel well. Fill Plug Drain Plug Transmission Oil Recommendations Lubricant AGL PLUS Transmission Fluid Capacity 32 oz. (946 ml) Fill Plug Torque 20-25 ft. lbs. (27-34 Nm) Drain Plug Torque 20-25 ft. lbs. (27-34 Nm) Oil Check 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Remove the fill plug. Check the oil level. 3. Add the recommended fluid as needed to bring the level to the bottom of the fill hole threads. 4. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification. Fill Plug Fill Level 73

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73
MAINTENANCE
Transmission Oil
Always check and change the transmission oil at the intervals outlined
in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 62. Maintain the
oil level at the bottom of the fill plug hole threads. See page 117 for the
part numbers of POLARIS products.
The fill plug is located on the left side of the ATV, under the rear fender,
behind the wheel. The drain plug is located on the right side of the gear-
case, on the right side of the ATV, behind the wheel well.
Transmission Oil Recommendations
Oil Check
1.
Position the vehicle on a level
surface.
2.
Remove the fill plug. Check the
oil level.
3.
Add the recommended fluid as
needed to bring the level to the
bottom of the fill hole threads.
4.
Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to
specification.
Lubricant
Capacity
Fill Plug
Torque
Drain Plug
Torque
AGL PLUS Transmission Fluid
32 oz.
(946 ml)
20-25 ft. lbs.
(27-34 Nm)
20-25 ft. lbs.
(27-34 Nm)
Drain Plug
Fill Plug
Fill
Level
Fill Plug