2011 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Owners Manual - Page 79

2011 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Manual

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MAINTENANCE Front Gearcase (Demand Drive) Fluid Always check and change the demand drive fluid at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 64. We recommend the use of Demand Drive Plus Fluid. Use of other fluids may result in improper operation of components. See page 118 for the part numbers of POLARIS products. Maintain the fluid level at the bottom of the fill hole threads. See below for capacity. Demand Drive Capacity Demand Drive 9 oz. (265 ml) The fill plug is located on the right side of the demand drive unit. The drain plug is located on the bottom right side of the unit. Fluid Check 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Remove the fill plug. Check the fluid level. 2. Add the recommended fluid as needed to bring the level to the bottom of the fill hole threads. 3. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 8-10 ft. lbs. (11-14 Nm). Fill Plug Fill Level Drain Plug Fluid Change 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Remove the fill plug. 2. Place a drain pan under the demand drive unit. Remove the drain plug. Allow the fluid to drain completely. 3. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm). 4. Add the recommended fluid. See table above for capacity. 5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 8-10 ft. lbs. (11-14 Nm). 6. Check for leaks. Dispose of used fluid properly. 75

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MAINTENANCE
Front Gearcase (Demand Drive) Fluid
Always check and change the demand drive fluid at the intervals out-
lined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 64. We rec-
ommend the use of Demand Drive Plus Fluid. Use of other fluids may
result in improper operation of components. See page 118 for the part
numbers of POLARIS products.
Maintain the fluid level at the bottom of the fill hole threads. See below
for capacity.
The fill plug is located on the right side of the demand drive unit. The
drain plug is located on the bottom right side of the unit.
Fluid Check
1.
Position the vehicle on
a level surface. Remove
the fill plug. Check the
fluid level.
2.
Add the recommended
fluid as needed to bring
the level to the bottom
of the fill hole threads.
3.
Reinstall the fill plug.
Torque to 8-10 ft. lbs.
(11-14 Nm).
Fluid Change
1.
Position the vehicle on a level surface. Remove the fill plug.
2.
Place a drain pan under the demand drive unit. Remove the drain
plug. Allow the fluid to drain completely.
3.
Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).
4.
Add the recommended fluid. See table above for capacity.
5.
Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 8-10 ft. lbs. (11-14 Nm).
6.
Check for leaks. Dispose of used fluid properly.
Demand Drive Capacity
Demand Drive
9 oz. (265 ml)
Drain Plug
Fill
Plug
Fill Level