Maintenance, Rear gearcase oil – Polaris MV700 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Rear Gearcase Oil

The rear gearcase has two

fill plugs. The rear fill

plug is located on the rear

of the gearcase and is not

easily accessible. The side

fill plug (1) is located on the

left side of the gearcase.

Use the side fill plug when

checking or changing oil.
Always check and change

the rear gearcase oil at the

intervals outlined in the

Periodic Maintenance Chart

beginning on page 63.
Maintain the oil level (2) even with the bottom of the side fill hole.

Refer to the Gearcase Specifications Chart on page 72 for

recommended lubricants, capacities and torque specifications. See

page 111 for the part numbers of Polaris products.

Oil Check

1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the side fill plug and view the oil level through the fill

plug hole.

3. Add the recommended gearcase oil as needed.
4. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.

Oil Change

1. Place a drain pan beneath the drain and remove the drain plug.

Catch and discard used oil properly.

2. Clean and reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer.

Torque to specification.

3. Remove the side fill plug and add the recommended fluid.
4. Check the oil level. Maintain the oil level at the bottom of the fill

plug hole.

5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.
6. Check for leaks.

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