Polaris 2006 Sportsman 450, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Transmission Oil (700)
Always check and change the
transmission oil at the intervals outlined in
the Periodic Maintenance Chart
beginning on page 64. Maintain the
transmission oil level at the bottom of
the fill plug hole (1). We recommend the
use of Polaris Premium AGL Synthetic
Gearcase Lubricant. See page 111 for the
part numbers of Polaris products.
The transmission oil fill plug (2) is
located on the right side of the ATV
behind the footwell. The transmission
drain plug (3), is located on the bottom
left-hand side of the gearcase.
Oil Check
1. Remove the footwell (see page 85).
2. Remove the fill plug and check the oil level.
3. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
4. Reinstall the footwell.
Oil Change
1. Remove the footwell (see page 85).
2. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil into a drain pan. Dispose
of properly.
3. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
4. Remove the fill plug and add 15 oz. (450 ml) of the recommended
transmission oil.
5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
6. Check for leaks.
7. Reinstall the footwell.
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