2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Owners Manual - Page 84

2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Manual

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MAINTENANCE Rear Gearcase Oil Always check and change the rear gearcase oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 72. Maintain the fluid level at the bottom of the fill hole threads. The oil capacity is 5 oz. (150 ml). Do not overfill. The fill plug is located on the rear of Fill Plug the gearcase. The drain plug is Drain Plug located on the bottom of the gearcase. We recommend the use of Polaris ATV Angle Drive Fluid (or GL5 8090 weight gear lube). See page 126 for the part numbers of Polaris products. Oil Check 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Remove the fill plug. Check the oil level. 3. Add the recommended oil as needed to bring the level to the bottom of the fill hole threads. Do not overfill. 4. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm). 84

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MAINTENANCE
Rear Gearcase Oil
Always check and change the rear
gearcase oil at the intervals outlined
in the Periodic Maintenance Chart
beginning on page 72. Maintain the
fluid level at the bottom of the fill
hole threads. The oil capacity is 5
oz. (150 ml). Do not overfill.
The fill plug is located on the rear of
the gearcase. The drain plug is
located on the bottom of the gear-
case.
We recommend the use of Polaris ATV Angle Drive Fluid (or GL5 80-
90 weight gear lube). See page 126 for the part numbers of Polaris prod-
ucts.
Oil Check
1.
Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2.
Remove the fill plug. Check the oil level.
3.
Add the recommended oil as needed to bring the level to the bottom
of the fill hole threads.
Do not overfill
.
4.
Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
Drain Plug
Fill Plug