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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.

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Engine Oil and Filter Change (NorthStar Models Only)

Always change engine oil and filter at the intervals outlined in the Polaris Maintenance Schedule. Always change the oil filter whenever changing the engine oil.

The crankcase drain plug is located on the bottom of the crankcase, under the skid plate.

CAUTION

Use caution when performing this procedure. Do not allow hot engine oil to come into contact with skin, as serious burns may result.

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

  2. Stop the engine and allow it to cool down.

  3. Remove rear skid plate by removing its fasteners 1.

  4. Clean the area around the crankcase drain plug.

  5. Place a drain pan under the engine crankcase and remove the drain plug 2. Allow the oil to drain completely.

  6. Using an extension, swivel, and oil filter wrench, turn the oil filter 3 counter-clockwise to remove it.

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

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

    TORQUE

    Oil Filter Torque:


    Turn by hand until filter o-ring contacts sealing surface, then turn an additional 3/4 turn.

  9. Replace the sealing washer on drain plug.

    NOTICE

    The sealing surface on the drain plug should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.

  10. Reinstall the engine crankcase drain plug. Torque drain plug to specification.

  11. Remove oil fill cap. Fill engine with recommended engine oil.

  12. Verify the transmission is still in PARK.

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

  14. Stop the engine and inspect for oil leaks. Wait at least 15 seconds before removing the dipstick.

  15. Ensure oil level is within SAFE range on dipstick.

  16. Reinstall the skid plates.

  17. Dispose of used oil and filter properly.

Parent topic: Engine Oil