Polaris RANGER 500, Owner'S Manual

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GEARCASES
TRANSMISSION (MAIN GEARCASE)
Always check and change the transmission oil at the intervals outlined in the
Periodic Maintenance Chart. Maintain the oil level even with the bottom thread
of the fill plug hole.
OIL CHECK
The fill plug is located on the rear of the gearcase. Maintain the fluid level at the
bottom of the fill plug hole.
To check the transmission fluid, do the following:
1. Position the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Remove the fill plug
q
.
3. Check the fluid level.
4. Add the recommended fluid to the
bottom of the fill plug hole. Do not
overfill.
5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to
specification.
FLUID CHANGE
The drain plug is located on the bottom of the gearcase. Access the drain plug
through the hole in the skid plate.
1. Remove the fill plug
q
.
2. Place a drain pan under the drain
plug
w
.
3. Remove the drain plug. Allow the
fluid to drain completely.
4. Clean and reinstall the drain plug.
Torque to specification.
5. Add the recommended fluid to the
bottom of the fill plug hole. Do not
overfill.
6. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to
specification.
7. Check for leaks. Discard used fluid
properly.
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MAINTENANCE