Tracker 600 - Front Differential;Transaxle Lubricant

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Front Differential/Transaxle
Lubricant
FRONT DIFFERENTIAL

NOTE: Check location of the actuator on front dif-
ferential to determine recommended lubricant.
When changing the lubricant on front differential (actua-
tor [A] on gas cap side), use approved SAE 80W-90 hyp-
oid gear lube.
OHA158C
To check lubricant, remove the oil level plug; the lubri-
cant level should be at the bottom of oil level plug open-
ing. If low, add SAE-approved 80W-90 hypoid gear
lubricant as necessary.
To change the lubricant, use the following procedure:
1. Place the ATV on level ground.
2. Remove oil fill plug.
OHA018
3. Drain the oil into a drain pan by removing the drain
plug through the access hole in the skid plate. Clean
away any accumulated debris from the magnetic end
of the plug.
OHA019
4. After all the oil has been drained, install the drain plug
and new O-ring; then tighten to 45 in-lb (5 N-m).
5. Remove oil level plug and pour recommended oil into
the fill plug hole until level with bottom of oil level
plug opening (refer to illustration OHA018 above).
NOTE: The manufacturer recommends the use of
genuine OEM lubricants.
6. Install fill plug and tighten per the Torque Specifica-
tions chart.
Actuator and fill plug (B) on foot brake side: Use Syn-
thetic Extreme Pressure Transaxle Fluid.
OHA158B
1. Place the ATV on level ground.
2. Remove front differential fill plug (B).
OHA160B
CAUTION
Any lubricant used in place of the recommended lubri-
cant could cause serious front differential damage.
CAUTION
Inspect the oil for any signs of metal filings or water. If
found, take the ATV to an authorized ATV dealer for ser-
vicing.