Maintenance and lubrication, Gearcases – Polaris Series 11 Ranger User Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Gearcases

Transmission (Main Gearcase)

The transmission lubricant level should be checked at 25 hours or

monthly, whichever comes first. Transmission oil should be changed

annually.
NOTE: Refer to the Gearcase Specifications Chart on page 67.

Always use Polaris Premium Synthetic Gearcase Lube. See page 96

for the part numbers of Polaris-recommended products.
Oil Check

1. Position the vehicle on a level

surface.

2. Remove the fill plug (1), which is

located on the right-hand side of the

vehicle.

3. Check the lubricant level. Lubricant

should be even with the bottom

thread of the fill plug hole. Add

Polaris Premium Synthetic Gearcase

Lube if necessary. See page 96 for

the part numbers of

Polaris-recommended products.

4. Reinstall the fill plug and torque to specification.
Oil Change

1. Remove the skid plate (if necessary).

2. Remove the fill plug.

3. Remove the drain plug and drain the

oil into a drain pan. Dispose of used

oil properly.

4. Wipe the magnetic end of the drain

plug clean to remove accumulated

metallic filings.

5. After the oil has drained completely,

install a new sealing washer and

reinstall the drain plug. Torque to

specification.

6. Add Polaris Premium Synthetic Gearcase Lube until the oil level is

even with the bottom thread of the fill plug hole. Do not overfill.

7. Reinstall the fill plug and torque to specification.

8. Check for leaks.

9. Reinstall skid plate if removed.

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