Polaris Ranger 500 2x4 2007 - Transmission and Gearcases; Transmission Lubrication

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MAINTENANCE
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2. Place the transmission in Park and start the engine. Purge
accumulated carbon from the system by momentarily
revving the engine several times.
3. If some carbon is expelled, cover the exhaust outlet and
lightly tap on the pipe around the clean out plugs with a
rubber mallet while revving the engine several more times.
4. If particles are still suspected to be in the muffler, back the
machine onto an incline so the rear of the machine is one
foot higher than the front. Set the hand brake and block the
wheels. Make sure the machine is in Park and repeat Steps
2 and 3. SEE WARNING
5. If particles are still suspected to be in the muffler, drive the
machine onto the incline so the front of the machine is one
foot higher than the rear. Set the hand brake and block the
wheels. Make sure the machine is in Park and repeat Steps
2 and 3. SEE WARNING
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 until no more particles are
expelled when the engine is revved.
7. Stop the engine and allow the arrestor to cool.
8. Reinstall the clean out plugs.
TRANSMISSION AND GEARCASES
Transmission Lubrication
NOTE: It is very important to follow a regular
transmission fluid check/change schedule. The
service manual of the RANGER recommends the
level be checked every twenty-five (25) hours of
operation, and changed once (1) a year.
The transmission lubricant level should be checked and changed
in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
•Be sure vehicle is level with the parking brake on
before proceeding.
• Check vent hose to be sure it is routed properly and
unobstructed.
To ch eck t he le vel:
1. Remove the fill plug on the backside of the transmission.
1 ft.
TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS
Specified Lubricant:
AGL Synthetic Gearcase Lubricant
(PN 2873602) (32 oz.)
Approximate Capacity at Change:
15.2 oz. (450 ml.)
Drain Plug / Fill Plug Torque:
14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm)
Fill Plug