2012 Polaris Ranger 800 Crew Owners Manual - Page 56

2012 Polaris Ranger 800 Crew Manual

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MAINTENANCE Gearcases Front Gearcase Always check and change the front gearcase oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 43. Maintain the oil level even with the bottom thread 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 front gearcase fill plug is located on the right side of the front gearcase. 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Remove the fill plug. Check the oil level. 3. Add the recommended oil as needed. 4. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification. Oil Change Fill 1. Support the vehicle securely with a jackstand. Plug 2. Remove the front tire on the driver's side. 3. Remove the fill plug. 4. Place a drain pan under the drain plug on the bottom right-hand side. 5. Remove the drain plug. Allow the oil to drain completely. 6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification. 7. Add the recommended oil. 8. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification. 9. Check for leaks. Dispose of used oil properly. Drain Plug 52

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MAINTENANCE
Gearcases
Front Gearcase
Always check and change the front gearcase oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic
Maintenance Chart beginning on page 43. Maintain the oil level even with the bottom thread
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 front gearcase fill plug is located on the right
side of the front gearcase.
1.
Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2.
Remove the fill plug. Check the oil level.
3.
Add the recommended oil as needed.
4.
Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.
Oil Change
1.
Support the vehicle securely with a jackstand.
2.
Remove the front tire on the driver's side.
3.
Remove the fill plug.
4.
Place a drain pan under the drain plug on the
bottom right-hand side.
5.
Remove the drain plug. Allow the oil to drain completely.
6.
Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification.
7.
Add the recommended oil.
8.
Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.
9.
Check for leaks. Dispose of used oil properly.
Drain
Plug
Fill
Plug