2012 Polaris Turbo IQ LXT Owners Manual - Page 110

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MAINTENANCE Gearcase Oil Gearcase Oil Change The drain plug is located on the bottom of the gearcase. POLARIS does not recommend tipping the snowmobile onto it's side for service. Any time the snowmobile is tipped onto it's left side, always check the oil level and clean the foam oil breather element. See page 102. 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil into a drain pan. Allow the oil to drain completely. Tip: The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and the gearcase should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches. Drain Plug 3. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 6-10 ft. lbs. (8-13 Nm). 4. Remove the dipstick. 5. Add 9 oz. (266 ml) of the recommended oil. Do not overfill. 6. Reinstall the dipstick, making sure it is seated properly. 106

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MAINTENANCE
Gearcase Oil
Gearcase Oil Change
The drain plug is located on the bottom
of the gearcase.
POLARIS does not recommend tipping
the snowmobile onto it's side for service.
Any time the snowmobile is tipped onto
it's left side, always check the oil level
and clean the foam oil breather element.
See page 102.
1.
Position the vehicle on a level sur-
face.
2.
Remove the drain plug and drain the
oil into a drain pan. Allow the oil to
drain completely.
Tip:
The sealing surfaces on the drain plug
and the gearcase should be clean and
free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
3.
Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to
6-10 ft. lbs. (8-13 Nm).
4.
Remove the dipstick.
5.
Add 9 oz. (266 ml) of the recommended oil.
Do not overfill.
6.
Reinstall the dipstick, making sure it is seated properly.
Drain Plug