Front Gearcase Lubrication; Middle Gearcase Lubrication - Polaris RANGER 2x4 Manual

GEARCASE
FRONT
LUBRICATION (4X4, 6X6
MODELS ONLY)
FRONT GEARCASE SPECIFICATIONS
Specified Lubricant:
Premium Demand Drive Hub Fluid
(PN 2871654)
Capacity: . . . . . . . . .5.0 Oz. (150 ml.)
Drain Plug / Fill Plug Torque:
14 ft. lbs. (19.4 Nm)
The gearcase lubricant level should be checked and
changed in accordance with the maintenance
schedule.
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Be sure vehicle is level before
proceeding.
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Check vent hose to be sure it is
routed properly and unobstructed.
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The correct front gearcase lubricant
to use is Polaris Premium Demand
Hub Fluid.
To check the lubricant level:
The gearcase must be drained and re-filled with the
proper amount of lubricant. Refer to the procedure
below.
To change front gearcase lubricant:
1. With the RANGER on a level surface, remove the
fill plug and check the lubricant level. Lubricant
should be kept at the specified level, according to
the proper gearcase specifications listed.
2. Support the vehicle securely with a jackstand and
remove the front tire on the driver's side.
3. Remove gearcase drain plug located on the
bottom of the gearcase and drain oil. (The drain
plug is accesible through the skid plate.) Catch
and discard used oil properly.
4. Clean and reinstall drain plug using a new sealing
washer.
5. Remove fill plug.
6. Fill with the recommended fluid amount or fill to
0.75 in. (19 mm) below the threads of the fill plug.
GENERAL INFORMATION
7. Install fill plug. Check for leaks.
FRONT GEARCASE (4X4, 6X6)
Make sure vent is unobstructed
Drain plug
GEARCASE
MIDDLE
LUBRICATION (6X6 ONLY)
MIDDLE GEARCASE SPECIFICATIONS
Specified Lubricant:
Polaris Gear Drive Fluid (PN 2871653)
Capacity: . . . . . . . . 6.75 Oz. (200 ml.)
Drain Plug / Fill Plug Torque:
14 ft. lbs. (19.4 Nm)
The gearcase lubricant level should be checked and
changed in accordance with the maintenance
schedule.
S
Be sure vehicle is level before
proceeding.
S
Check vent hose to be sure it is
routed properly and unobstructed.
S
The correct
lubricant to use is Polaris Gear Drive
Fluid
Fill plug
Fill Plug Threads
Fill to 3/4" below
threads or fill
with 5 oz. lubricant.
middle gearcase
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