Polaris 2012 Sportsman Forest 500 International, Service Manual

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9923412 - 2012 Sportsman 400/500 and EFI Tractor Service Manual
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Front Gearcase Lubrication
The front gearcase lubricant level should be checked and
changed in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
• Be sure vehicle is level before proceeding and in
PARK
• Check vent hose to be sure it is routed properly
and unobstructed
• The correct front gearcase lubricant to use is
Polaris Demand Drive PLUS Hub Fluid.
To Check the Lubricant Level:
The front gearcase lubricant level cannot be checked with
a dipstick. The gearcase must be drained and re-filled with
the proper amount of lubricant or be filled to the bottom of
the fill plug hole threads. Refer to procedures.
To Change Gearcase Lubricant:
1. Remove gearcase drain plug (A) located on the
bottom of the gearcase and drain oil. (The drain plug
is accessible through the skid plate.) Catch and
discard used oil properly.
2. Clean and reinstall drain plug (A) using a new sealing
washer (B). Torque to specification.
3. Remove fill plug. Inspect the O-ring.
4. Fill with the recommended fluid amount or to the
bottom of the fill plug hole threads. (See Illustration
below).
5. Install / torque fill plug and check for leaks.
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Specified Lubricant:
Demand Drive PLUS Hub Fluid
Gearcase Capacity: 8.97oz. (265 ml.)
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Fill Plug Torque: 8-10 ft.lbs. (11-14 Nm)
Drain Plug Torque: 11 ft.lbs. (15 Nm)
Drain Plug
Left Side View
Fill Plug
Front Gearcase
Fill -Demand
Hub Fluid
Drive PLUS