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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.

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Front Gearcase (Demand Drive) Fluid

The front gearcase fluid should be checked and changed in accordance with the Polaris Maintenance Schedule. See the Lubrication Guide section for fluid recommendations and capacities.

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

NOTICE
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 front gearcase. The drain plug is located on the bottom of the front gearcase and can be accessed through the bottom of the chassis.

FLUID CHECK

  1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Put the transmission in PARK (P) and lock the temporary brake lock.

  2. Clean the area around the fill plug 1.

  3. Remove the fill plug and check the fluid level. The fluid level is correct if fluid is visible at the fill hole threads.

  4. If needed, use a funnel to slowly add the recommended fluid to bring the level to the bottom of the fill hole threads.

  5. Clean any dirt or debris on the fill plug. Inspect the o-ring and replace if necessary.

  6. Install the fill plug and torque to specification.

    TORQUE

    Front Gearcase Drain / Fill Plug:

    19 ft-lbs (26 N·m)

  7. Clean any residual fluid off of the vehicle and inspect for leaks.

FLUID CHANGE

  1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Put the transmission in PARK (P) and lock the temporary brake lock.

  2. Clean the area around the drain plug 2.

  3. Put a drain pan below the drain plug.

  4. Remove the drain plug and allow the fluid to drain completely. Discard the used fluid properly.

  5. Clean any dirt or debris on the drain plug. Inspect the o-ring and replace if necessary.

  6. Install the drain plug and torque to specification.

    TORQUE

    Front Gearcase Drain / Fill Plug:

    19 ft-lbs (26 N·m)

  7. Clean the area around the fill plug.

  8. Remove the fill plug.

  9. Use a funnel to slowly add the proper amount of the recommended fluid. The fluid level should reach the bottom of the fill hole threads.

    CAPACITY

    Recommended Lubricant:

    Demand Drive Fluid

    Capacity:

    9 floz (265 ml)

  10. Clean any dirt or debris on the fill plug. Inspect the o-ring and replace if necessary.

  11. Install the fill plug and torque to specification.

    TORQUE

    Front Gearcase Drain / Fill Plug:

    19 ft-lbs (26 N·m)

  12. Clean any residual fluid off of the vehicle and inspect for leaks.