2006 Sportsman 500HO: Zero maintenance rear gearcase?!?
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2006 Sportsman 500HO: Zero maintenance rear gearcase?!?
I'm getting ready to do the annual maintenance on our machines, including my wife's 2006 500HO. My 2004 SP700 gives explicit instructions for changing the lube in the front and rear "gearcases" (differentials). But the Polaris owner and service manuals for her 2006 speak only of servicing the front differential. There is absolutely no mention of the rear at all. The charts showing service intervals don't list it, the text and photos describing the procedures don't mention it, nothing.
So what's the story? I can't believe no maintenance is required.
Thanks!
So what's the story? I can't believe no maintenance is required.
Thanks!
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So the drivetrains are different?
I didn't realize the drivetrains are different between my SP700 and her SP500. Mine has three distinct maintenance areas: front diff, transmission, and rear diff. Hers lists only two: front diff and transmission. You're saying the rear end of her machine is more like a transaxle, with the transmission and diff integrated into a single unit.
I wonder why Polaris made the two machines differently like that. Any ideas?
Thanks!
I wonder why Polaris made the two machines differently like that. Any ideas?
Thanks!
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