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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 check and change the oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart.

The engine drain plug 2 is located on the bottom of the crankcase. To change the oil and filter 1, do the following:

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

  2. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for two to three minutes. Stop the engine.

  3. Clean the area around the drain plug.

    IMPORTANT
    The sealing surfaces on drain plug and crankcase should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.

  4. Place a drain pan beneath engine crankcase and remove the drain plug.

  5. Allow the oil to drain completely.

  6. Reinstall the sealing washer on the drain plug.

  7. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm).

  8. Using a cap-style oil filter wrench, turn the filter counter-clockwise to remove it.

  9. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the filter sealing surface on the crankcase. Make sure the old filter O-ring is completely removed.

  10. 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.

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

  12. Always clean away all dirt and debris from the dipstick area before removing the dipstick. Remove the dipstick (or the oil fill cap on the top of the engine) and fill the sump with two quarts (1.9 L) of recommended oil.

  13. Reinstall and tighten the dipstick (and the oil fill cap, if applicable).

  14. Make sure the transmission is in PARK. Apply the brakes.

  15. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for one to two minutes.

  16. Stop the engine. Inspect for leaks.

  17. Re-check the oil level on the dipstick and add oil as necessary to bring the level to the upper mark on the dipstick.

  18. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.

WARNING

Continuous contact with used motor oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory animal tests. Avoid prolonged contact. Wash skin with soap and water. Launder or discard soiled clothing.

Parent topic: Engine Oil