Rear Gearcase Lubrication - Polaris RANGER 2x4 Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
To check the lubricant level:
The gearcase must be drained and re-filled with the
proper amount of lubricant. Refer to the procedure
below.
To change middle gearcase lubricant:
1. With the RANGER on a level surface, remove the
fill plug and check the lubricant level. Lubricant
should be kept at the specified level, according to
the proper gearcase specifications listed.
2. Support the vehicle securely with a jackstand and
remove the front tire on the driver's side.
3. Remove gearcase drain plug located on the
bottom of the gearcase and drain oil. (The drain
plug is accesible through the skid plate.) Catch
and discard used oil properly.
4. Clean and reinstall drain plug using a new sealing
washer.
5. Remove fill plug.
6. Fill with the recommended fluid amount or fill to
the bottom of the threads of the fill plug hole.
7. Install fill plug. Check for leaks.
MIDDLE GEARCASE (6X6)
Make sure vent is unobstructed
Fill Plug
Threads
View of Fill Plug Area
2.10
Fill Plug
Drain Plug
Fill to bottom
of fill plug hole
threads or 6.75 oz.
REAR GEARCASE
LUBRICATION (ALL MODELS)
REAR GEARCASE SPECIFICATIONS
Specified Lubricant:
Polaris Gear Drive Fluid (PN 2871653)
Capacity: 10 Oz. (300 ml.)
Drain Plug / Fill Plug Torque:
14 ft. lbs. (19.4 Nm)
The gearcase lubricant level should be checked and
changed in accordance with the maintenance
schedule.
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Be sure vehicle
proceeding.
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Check vent hose to be sure it is routed
properly and unobstructed.
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The correct rear gearcase lubricant to
use is Polaris Gear Drive Lube
To check the lubricant level:
The gearcase must be drained and re-filled with the
proper amount of lubricant. Refer to the procedure
below.
To change rear gearcase lubricant:
1. With the vehicle on a level surface, remove the fill
plug and check the lubricant level. Lubricant
should be kept at the specified level, according to
the proper gearcase specifications listed.
2. Support the vehicle securely with a jackstand and
remove the front tire on the driver's side.
3. Remove gearcase drain plug located on the
bottom of the gearcase and drain oil. (The drain
plug is accesible through the skid plate.) Catch
and discard used oil properly.
is level before