2004 Polaris Sportsman 700 Owners Manual - Page 86

Transmission Oil (600/700) MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION The transmission oil level should be checked every six months or 1000 miles (1600 km), whichever comes first. Transmission oil should be changed annually. We recommend the use of Polaris Premium Synthetic Gearcase Lubricant. See page 115 for the part numbers of Polaris products. On the Sportsman 600 and 700, the transmission oil fill plug (1) is located on the right side of the ATV behind the footwell. The transmission drain plug (2), is located on the bottom left-hand side of the gearcase. 1 Oil Check 1. To access the fill plug, remove the four screws on the footwell and gently pull outward to remove the footwell. 2. Remove the fill plug and check the oil level. The oil should be maintained 1 5/8" from the top of the fill plug hole. Oil Change 2 1. Remove the four screws on the footwell and gently pull outward to 1 5/8" remove the footwell. 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 13.5 oz. (399 ml) of the recommended transmission oil to bring the level to the proper level (1 5/8" from the top of the fill plug hole). 5. Replace the fill plug and check for leaks. 6. Reinstall the footwell and screws. 83