Maintenance, Gearcases – Polaris 2015 Polaris M1400 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Gearcases

Front Gearcase (if equipped)

Always check and change the front gearcase oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic
Maintenance Chart beginning on page 51. Maintain the oil level even with the bottom thread
of the fill plug hole.

Refer to the Gearcase Specifications Chart on page 58 for recommended lubricants, capaci-
ties and torque specifications. See page 84 for the part numbers of POLARIS products.

Oil Check

The front gearcase fill plug is located on the right side of
the front gearcase.

1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.

2. Remove the fill plug. Check the oil level.

3. Add the recommended oil as needed.

4. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.

Oil Change

1. Support the vehicle securely with a jackstand.

2. Remove the front tire on the driver's side.

3. Remove the fill plug.

4. Place a drain pan under the drain plug on the bottom

right-hand side.

5. Remove the drain plug. Drain the oil.

6. Clean and reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification.

7. Add the recommended fluid to the bottom of the fill plug hole. Do not overfill.

8. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.

9. Check for leaks.

10. Discard used oil properly.

Drain Plug

Fill Plug

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