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IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle. Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

Click the link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com.

Front Gearcase (Demand Drive) Fluid

Always check and change the demand drive fluid at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart.

Change the front gearcase fluid every 25 hours if the ADC unit is exposed to extreme use. Extreme use includes any of the following:

  • operation in ADC mode for prolonged periods

  • constant ADC operation on hilly or mountainous terrain

  • ADC is the primary mode of all-wheel-drive operation

TIP
If the front gearcase is makes excessive noise during ADC operation, change the demand drive fluid. If the noise continues, please see your POLARIS dealer or other qualified service facility for service.

Use the recommended fluid. Use of other fluids may result in improper operation of components. Maintain the fluid level at the bottom of the fill hole threads. The fill plug is located on the right side of the demand drive unit. The drain plug is located on the bottom right side of the unit.

Fluid Check

TORQUE
Fill Plug: 8–10 ft lbs (11–14 Nm)

  1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Remove the fill plug 1. Check the fluid level.

  2. Add the recommended fluid as needed to bring the level to the bottom of the fill hole threads.

  3. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.

Fluid Change

TORQUE
Drain Plug: 11 ft lbs (15 Nm)

  1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Remove the fill plug.

  2. Place a drain pan under the demand drive unit. Remove the drain plug 2. Allow the fluid to drain completely.

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

  4. Add the proper amount of the recommended fluid.

  5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to specification.

  6. Check for leaks. Dispose of used fluid properly.