I have a 2005 Polaris Ranger 4x4. I let the place that I bought if from check out the machine, then perform the 25 hour service. Now that the Ranger just reached the 50 hour mark, it is my turn to start performing maintenance.

All seemed fine until I opened up the rear gearcase fill and noticed that the "oil" was milky yellow (similar to when water mixes w/oil) and smelling burnt. I added 15oz to the gearcase, for a total of 18oz. That means I was only running with 3oz (recommended 18oz) for quite a while, and possibly since the machine was new.

1. Should I be concerned about potential problems of running with the low oil?

2. Is it possible that oil burned off (I highly doubt it)? There are no leaks or drips.

3. Can an authorized service center be this lazy (or is it stupid)?

My other issue is trying to figure out how to access the draing plug on the rear gearcase. I can't seem to get a tool up to access the drain plug - it feels like a wrench should be used (no hex that I can feel). Any hints for a dummy?

Thanks!
Scott