2012 Polaris Ranger 800 Crew Owners Manual - Page 55

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MAINTENANCE Gearcases Transmission (Main Gearcase) (6X6) Always check and change the transmission oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 43. Maintain the oil level even with the bottom of the fill plug hole. Refer to the Gearcase Specifications Chart on page 49 for recommended lubricants, capacities and torque specifications. See page 84 for the part numbers of POLARIS products. Oil Check The fill plug is located at the rear of the vehicle. 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Remove the fill plug. 3. Check the oil level. 4. Add the recommended oil as needed. 5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification. Oil Change The drain plug is located on the bottom of the transmission. Access the drain plug through the drain hole in the skid plate. 1. Remove the fill plug. 2. Place a drain pan under the drain plug. Remove the drain plug. Allow the oil to drain completely. 3. Wipe the magnetic end of the drain plug clean to remove accumulated metallic filings. Install a new sealing washer. 4. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification. 5. Add the recommended oil. Do not overfill. 6. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification. 7. Check for leaks. Dispose of used oil properly. Fill Plug Drain Plug 51

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MAINTENANCE
Gearcases
Transmission (Main Gearcase) (6X6)
Always check and change the transmission oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Main-
tenance Chart beginning on page 43. Maintain the oil level even with the bottom of the fill
plug hole.
Refer to the Gearcase Specifications Chart on page 49 for recommended lubricants, capaci-
ties and torque specifications. See page 84 for the part numbers of POLARIS products.
Oil Check
The fill plug is located at the rear of the vehicle.
1.
Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2.
Remove the fill plug.
3.
Check the oil level.
4.
Add the recommended oil as needed.
5.
Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.
Oil Change
The drain plug is located on the bottom of the transmis-
sion. Access the drain plug through the drain hole in the
skid plate.
1.
Remove the fill plug.
2.
Place a drain pan under the drain plug. Remove the
drain plug. Allow the oil to drain completely.
3.
Wipe the magnetic end of the drain plug clean to
remove accumulated metallic filings. Install a new
sealing washer.
4.
Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification.
5.
Add the recommended oil. Do not overfill.
6.
Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.
7.
Check for leaks. Dispose of used oil properly.
Drain Plug
Fill
Plug