2015 Polaris Sportsman ETX Owners Manual - Page 89

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MAINTENANCE Front Gearcase (Demand Drive) Fluid Always check and change the demand drive fluid at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 76. Maintain the fluid level at the bottom of the fill hole threads. See page 130 for the part numbers of POLARIS products. Fluid Recommendations Gearcase Front Gearcase Lubricant Demand Drive Fluid Capacity 9 oz. (265 ml) Fill Plug Torque 8-10 ft-lbs (11-14 Nm) Drain Plug Torque 11 ft-lbs (15 Nm) The fill plug is located on Fill Plug the right side of the demand drive unit. The drain plug is located on the bottom right side of the unit. Fluid Check 1. Position the vehicle on Fill Level a level surface. Remove Drain Plug the fill plug. Check the fluid level. 2. Add the recommended demand drive fluid as needed to bring the level to the bottom of the fill hole threads. 3. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification. Fluid Change 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Remove the fill plug. Place a drain pan under the demand drive unit. 2. Remove the drain plug. Allow the fluid to drain completely. 3. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification. 4. Add the recommended fluid. See page 87 for capacity. Maintain the fluid level at the bottom of the fill hole threads. 5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification. 6. Check for leaks. Dispose of used fluid properly. 87

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87
MAINTENANCE
Front Gearcase (Demand Drive) Fluid
Always check and change the demand drive fluid at the intervals
outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 76.
Maintain the fluid level at the bottom of the fill hole threads. See page
130 for the part numbers of POLARIS products.
Fluid Recommendations
The fill plug is located on
the right side of the demand
drive unit. The drain plug is
located on the bottom right
side of the unit.
Fluid Check
1.
Position the vehicle on
a level surface. Remove
the fill plug. Check the
fluid level.
2.
Add the recommended demand drive fluid as needed to bring the
level to the bottom of the fill hole threads.
3.
Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.
Fluid Change
1.
Position the vehicle on a level surface. Remove the fill plug. Place a
drain pan under the demand drive unit.
2.
Remove the drain plug. Allow the fluid to drain completely.
3.
Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification.
4.
Add the recommended fluid. See page 87 for capacity. Maintain the
fluid level at the bottom of the fill hole threads.
5.
Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.
6.
Check for leaks. Dispose of used fluid properly.
Gearcase
Lubricant
Capacity
Fill Plug
Torque
Drain Plug
Torque
Front
Gearcase
Demand Drive Fluid
9 oz.
(265 ml)
8-10 ft-lbs
(11-14 Nm)
11 ft-lbs
(15 Nm)
Drain Plug
Fill Plug
Fill Level