2005 Polaris Sportsman 600 Owners Manual - Page 81

2005 Polaris Sportsman 600 Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION Transmission Oil (400/500) Always check and change the transmission oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 66. We recommend the use of Polaris Premium AGL Synthetic Gearcase Lubricant. See page 113 for the part numbers of Polaris products. Oil Check On the Sportsman 400 and 500, the transmission fill plug (1) is located on the left side of the ATV, under the rear fender, behind the wheel. 1 1. Position the ATV on a level surface and remove the fill plug. 2. Add the recommended oil as needed to bring the level to the bottom of the fill plug hole threads. 3. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm). Oil Change The transmission drain plug (2) is located on the right side of the gearcase, on the right side of the ATV, behind the wheel well. 2 2 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the fill plug and the transmission drain plug. Drain the oil into a drain pan and dispose of properly. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm). Add 32 oz. (948 ml) of the recommended transmission oil to bring the level to the bottom of the fill plug. 5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm). 6. Check for leaks. 78

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MAINTENANCEANDLUBRICATION
TransmissionOil(400/500)
Always check and change the transmission oil at the intervals outlined
in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 66. We
recommend the use of Polaris Premium AGL Synthetic Gearcase
Lubricant. See page 113 for the part numbers of Polaris products.
OilCheck
On the Sportsman 400 and 500, the transmission fill plug (1) is located
on the left side of the ATV, under the rear fender, behind the wheel.
1.
Position the ATV on a level surface and remove the fill plug.
2.
Add the recommended oil as needed to bring the level to the
bottom of the fill plug hole threads.
3.
Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
OilChange
The transmission drain plug (2) is located on the right side of the
gearcase, on the right side of the ATV, behind the wheel well.
1.
Remove the fill plug and the transmission drain plug.
2.
Drain the oil into a drain pan and dispose of properly.
3.
Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
4.
Add 32 oz. (948 ml) of the recommended transmission oil to bring
the level to the bottom of the fill plug.
5.
Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
6.
Check for leaks.
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