Polaris 2009 99 Ranger - Manual (Page 71)

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MAINTENANCE
Lubrication Recommendations
Item Lube Rec. Method Frequency*
1.Engine Oil Polaris Pre-
mium 4 Syn-
thetic 0W40 Add to proper level on dipstick.
See page 37. Check level dai-
ly.
2. Brake Fluid DOT 3 Only Maintain level between fill lines.
See page 78. As required;
change every
two years or 200
hours
3. Transmission
Oil
Polaris Pre-
mium Syn-
thetic chain
case lube Add to FULL level on dipstick.
See page 66. Change annually
or at 100 hours
4. Front Gear-
case Oil GL5 80-90
Weight Gear
Lube Fill to bottom thread of filler hole.
Make certain machine is on level
surface. Change annually
5. Center Half-
shafts Grease + Locate Fittings and Grease Every 3 months
or 50 hours
6. Front Prop
Shaft U-joints Grease + Locate Fittings and Grease Every 3 months
or 50 hours
7. Front Prop-
shaft Yoke Grease + Locate fittings and grease – 3
pumps maximum Every 3 months
or 50 hours
8. Demand 6
Hubs - All
Wheel Drive
Premium
Hub Lube Remove set screw in hubs. Ro-
tate wheels to 4 O’clock position.
If lubricant is not visible add more.
Reinstall set screw. Annually or at
100 hrs
9. Front Drive
Axle (U Joint)
Grease + Locate grease fitting and grease
with grease gun. Every 3 months
or 50 hours
10. Ball Joint Grease** Locate fitting on back side of
struts and grease with grease
gun. Every 3 months
or 50 hours