Polaris 2004 RANGER 2x4, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Lubrication Recommendations
NOTE:
Hours are based on 10 mph average. If service is due at 20
hours, the equivalent odometer reading would be 200 miles. Perform
all services at whichever reading is reached first.
Lubrication Chart Key
"
More often under severe use, such as wet or dusty conditions
L
Polaris Premium all Season Grease or grease conforming to NLGI
No. 2, such as Conoco Superlube M or Mobilegrease Special
F
Use Polaris Premium U-Joint Lube every 500 miles, before long
periods of storage, or after pressure washing or submerging.
Item Lube Method Frequency
Engine Oil Polaris Premium
4 Synthetic
0W40
Add to proper level on dipstick. Check level
daily.
Brake Fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4 Maintain level between fill lines.
See page 84.
As required;
change every
200 hours
Main
Gearcase Oil
(Transmission)
Premium
Synthetic
Gearcase Lube
Maintain at the bottom of the fill
plug threads. See page 66.
Check monthly;
Change annually
Front
Gearcase Oil
Premium Drive
Hub Fluid
Maintain 3/4” (19 mm) below
the bottom thread of the fill plug
hole. See page 67.
Check monthly;
Change annually
Middle
Gearcase Oil
Premium
Gearcase Lube
Maintain at the bottom of the fill
plug threads. See page 68.
Check monthly;
Change annually
Rear
Gearcase Oil
Premium
Gearcase Lube
Maintain at the bottom of the fill
plug threads. See page 69.
Check monthly;
Change annually
(1) Prop Shaft
U-joints
F
Grease Locate fittings and grease 50 hours
Front Prop
Shaft Yoke
F
Grease Locate fittings and grease
(3 pumps maximum)
50 hours
Ball Joint
"
L Grease
Locate fitting (back side of
struts), grease with grease gun.
50 hours
(2) Swing Arm
Bushings
L
Grease
Locate fittings on swing arm
and grease with grease gun.
25 hours