68
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Gearcases
Front Gearcase (RANGER 4X4, 6X6)
Always check and change the front gearcase oil at the intervals
outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 54.
Maintain the oil level even with th e bottom thread of the fill plug hole.
We recommend the use o f Polaris Premium Demand Drive Hub Fluid.
See page 99 for the part n u m b ers of Polaris products.
The front gearcase fill plug (1) is located on the right si d e of the front
gearcase.
Oil Check
1. Position the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Remove the fill pl ug and check
the oil level.
3. Add the recommended hub fluid
as needed.
4. Reinstall the fill plu g. Torque to
specification. See page 66.
Oil Change
1. Support the v ehicle securely
with a jackstand.
2. Remove the front tire on the
driver’s side.
3. Remove the fill pl ug.
4. Remove the gearcase drain plug (2) located on t he bo ttom
right-hand side and d rain the o il in to a drain pan. Discard used oil
properly.
5. Clean and reinstall the drain p lug. Torque to specification. See
page 66.
6. Add 5 oz. (150 ml) of the recommended hub fluid. Refer to the
Gearcase Specifications Chart on page 66.
7. Reinstall the fill plu g. Torque to specificati on. See page 66.
8. Check for leaks.
1
2