2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Touring Owners Manual - Page 94

2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Touring Manual

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MAINTENANCE Fluid Level Front Gearcase (Demand Drive) Fluid 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Remove the fill plug. Check the fluid level. 3. Add the recommended demand drive fluid as needed to bring the level to the bottom of the fill hole threads. 4. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 8-10 ft. lbs. (11-14 Nm). Fluid Change 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Remove the fill plug. Place a drain pan under the demand drive unit. Remove the drain plug. Allow the fluid to drain completely. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm). Add the recommended fluid. See page 93 for capacity. Maintain the fluid level at the bottom of the fill hole threads. 7. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 8-10 ft. lbs. (11-14 Nm). 8. Check for leaks. 9. Dispose of used fluid properly. Active Descent Control (ADC) Fluid Two fluid levels must be maintained on your vehicle, the demand drive fluid and the ADC fluid. See page 93 for demand drive fluid maintenance. Check and change the ADC fluid level at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 79. Maintain the fluid level between the minimum and maximum marks on the reservoir. We recommend the use of Polaris ADC Fluid. See page 137 for the part numbers of Polaris products. NOTE: Do not use brake fluid. Brake fluid will damage rubber components in the hydraulic system. 94

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MAINTENANCE
Front Gearcase (Demand Drive) Fluid
Fluid Level
1.
Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2.
Remove the fill plug. Check the fluid level.
3.
Add the recommended demand drive fluid as needed to bring the
level to the bottom of the fill hole threads.
4.
Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 8-10 ft. lbs. (11-14 Nm).
Fluid Change
1.
Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2.
Remove the fill plug.
3.
Place a drain pan under the demand drive unit.
4.
Remove the drain plug. Allow the fluid to drain completely.
5.
Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).
6.
Add the recommended fluid. See page 93 for capacity. Maintain the
fluid level at the bottom of the fill hole threads.
7.
Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 8-10 ft. lbs. (11-14 Nm).
8.
Check for leaks.
9.
Dispose of used fluid properly.
Active Descent Control (ADC) Fluid
Two fluid levels must be maintained on your vehicle, the demand drive
fluid and the ADC fluid. See page 93 for demand drive fluid mainte-
nance.
Check and change the ADC fluid level at the intervals outlined in the
Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 79. Maintain the fluid
level between the minimum and maximum marks on the reservoir. We
recommend the use of Polaris ADC Fluid. See page 137 for the part
numbers of Polaris products.
NOTE:
Do not use brake fluid. Brake fluid will damage rubber components in
the hydraulic system.