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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.

Oil and Filter Change

Always change the oil and filter at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on Maintenance Chart Tables. Always change the oil filter whenever changing oil.

Access the oil check dipstick through the right rear wheel well. Access the oil fill cap through the service access panel on the floor of the cargo box.

The crankcase drain plug is located on the bottom of the crankcase. Access the drain plug through the access hole under the crankcase.

  1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Place the transmission in PARK.

  2. Clean the area around the crankcase drain plug.

    CAUTION
    Hot oil can cause burns to skin. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin.
  3. Place a drain pan under the engine crankcase and remove the drain plug. Allow the oil to drain completely.

  4. Using an oil filter wrench, turn the filter counter-clock- wise to remove it.

  5. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the filter sealing surface on the crankcase.

  6. Lubricate the o-ring on the new filter with a film of fresh engine oil. Check to make sure the o-ring is in good condition.

  7. Install the new filter and turn by hand until the filter gasket contacts the sealing surface, then turn an additional 3/4 turn.

  8. Reinstall the crankcase drain plug with a new sealing washer. Torque to 12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm).

    NOTE
    The sealing surface on the drain plug should be clean and free of burns, nicks, or scratches.
  9. Remove the oil fill cap and add 2.5 quarts (2.4 l) of recommended oil. Reinstall the fill cap.

  10. Start the engine and allow it to idle for 30 seconds.

  11. Stop the engine. Wait 15 seconds before removing the dipstick.

  12. Remove the dipstick. Wipe it dry with a clean cloth.

  13. Reinstall the dipstick completely. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.

  14. Remove the oil fill cap to add the recommended oil as needed. Maintain the oil level between the minimum and maximum marks on the dipstick. Do not overfill.

  15. Reinstall the fill cap.

  16. Reinstall the dipstick.

  17. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.