I have an 2009 polaris 800 with a glaciar 1 plow and mount. I want to change the front demand drive fluid. It looks like I will have to remove mounting plate for atv to get to drain hole.

Should I remove or just wait till spring to change? Last change at 25miles now at 60 miles 2 months later.

If I remove and change do you think it would be fine to drill a hole, so I can get to drain plug and not have to remove mounting plate ever month or so?

 

I have the same mount. 1st change...drilled hole in mount plate as it takes longer to remove and replace then it does to change the fluid...i would change the fluid...never hurts on the front ends to these machines

 

Won't hurt it to drill a hole at all. Did it on my 05 & 09. I don't take the plate off often so it make changing the fluid much easier!

 

Glad I changed and removed the plow mount plate. The demand drive oil was black and this is only 35miles since last change. Follow your manuals!