2004 Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI Owners Manual - Page 80

Rear Gearcase Oil MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION The rear gearcase lubricant level should be checked every six months or 1000 miles (1600 km), whichever comes first. Rear gearcase oil should be changed annually. Use Polaris AGL Synthetic Gearcase Lube (or GL5 80-90 weight gear lube). NOTE: See page 109 for the part numbers of Polaris products. Oil Check 1. Position the ATV on a level surface. 2. Remove the fill plug and inspect the oil level through the fill plug hole (1). Maintain the oil level even with the bottom of the fill plug hole. 3. Add the recommended gearcase oil as needed. Oil Change 1. Place a drain pan beneath the drain and remove the drain plug (2). Catch and discard used oil properly. 1 2. Clean and reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm). 3. Remove the fill plug and add 5 ounces (150 ml) of the recommended 2 gearcase oil. 4. Inspect the oil level, which should be maintained level with the bottom of the fill plug hole. 5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm) and check for leaks. 77