Polaris 2005 99 Ranger - Lubrication Recommendations

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MAINTENANCE
Lubrication Recommendations
Item Lube Rec. Method Frequency*
1.Engine Oil Polaris Pre-
mium 4 Syn-
thetic 0W40
Add to proper level on dipstick.
See page 37.
Check level dai-
ly.
2. Brake Fluid DOT 3 Only Maintain level between fill lines.
See page 78.
As required;
change every
two years or 200
hours
3. Transmission
Oil
Polaris Pre-
mium Syn-
thetic chain
case lube
Add to FULL level on dipstick.
See page 66.
Change annually
or at 100 hours
4. Front Gear-
case Oil
GL5 80-90
Weight Gear
Lube
Fill to bottom thread of filler hole.
Make certain machine is on level
surface.
Change annually
5. Center Half-
shafts
Grease+ Locate Fittings and Grease Every 3 months
or 50 hours
6. Front Prop
Shaft U-joints
Grease+ Locate Fittings and Grease Every 3 months
or 50 hours
7. Front Prop-
shaft Yoke
Grease+ Locate fittings and grease – 3
pumps maximum
Every 3 months
or 50 hours
8. Demand 6
Hubs - All
Wheel Drive
Premium
Hub Lube
Remove set screw in hubs. Ro-
tate wheels to 4 O’clock position.
If lubricant is not visible add more.
Reinstall set screw.
Annually or at
100 hrs
9. Front Drive
Axle (U Joint)
Grease+ Locate grease fitting and grease
with grease gun.
Every 3 months
or 50 hours
10. Ball Joint Grease** Locate fitting on back side of
struts and grease with grease
gun.
Every 3 months
or 50 hours