Polaris ATV 2002 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Lubrication
Front Gearcase Lubrication
The front gearcase fill plug is
located as shown.
The front gearcase lubricant level
should be checked every six months
or 1000 miles (1600 km), whichever
comes first. Front gearcase oil
should be changed annually.
Type A - With the ATV on a level
surface, remove fill plug and check
the lubricant level. Lubricant
should be kept at the bottom of fill
plug thread. The correct gearcase
lubricant to use is GL5 80-90
Weight Gear Lube.
Type B - The lubricant level in this
type of gearcase cannot be checked.
You must periodically drain it and
refill it according to the following
procedure.
Gearcase Oil Changing
Procedure
1. Remove fill plug (1).
2. Remove gearcase drain plug
located on the bottom right
hand side and drain the oil.
3. Clean and reinstall the drain
plug and tighten securely (14 ft.
lbs/1.93 kgm).
4. Add 4 ounces (120 ml) (Type
A) or 5 ounces (150 ml) (Type
B) of GL5 80-90 Weight Gear
Lube. Visco lock (C), fill with
the oil recommended by your
owner’s m anual supplment until
oil comes out the plug.
5. Reinstall filler plug.
6. Check for leaks.
B
A
1
1
C
1

Polaris ATV 2002 Specifications

General

Brand	Polaris
Model	ATV 2002
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English