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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 (Non-NorthStar Models)

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

NOTICE
Warm the engine for 2–3 minutes before performing the oil change procedure.

The crankcase drain plug is located on the bottom of the crankcase. Access the drain plug through the access hole in the skid plate under the crankcase (see next page).

CAUTION
Always remove all cargo from the cargo box before lifting the box to access engine components.

Access the oil fill cap under the cargo box.

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

  2. Locate the crankcase drain plug access hole in the skid plate.

  3. Clean the area around the crankcase drain plug.

    CAUTION
    Hot oil can cause burns to skin. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin.

  4. Place a drain pan under the engine crankcase and remove the drain plug 1 and sealing washer. Allow the oil to drain completely.

  5. Using an extension, swivel, and oil filter wrench, turn the filter 2 counter-clockwise to remove it.

  6. Using a clean dry lint free cloth, clean the filter sealing surface on the crankcase.

  7. 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.

  8. Install the new oil filter by hand in a clockwise direction until the filter gasket contacts the sealing surface. Then, turn an additional 3/4 turn.

  9. Replace the sealing washer on the drain plug.

    NOTICE

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

  10. Reinstall the drain plug.

    TORQUE

    Drain Plug Torque:

    12 ft-lbs (16 Nm

  11. Remove the oil fill cap 3 and add 2.5 quarts (2.4 l) of recommended oil. Reinstall the fill cap.

  12. Start the engine and check for leaks.

  13. Stop the engine and wait 15 seconds before removing the dipstick.

  14. Remove the dipstick 4. Wipe it dry with a clean cloth.

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

  16. Remove the oil fill cap and add oil as needed to bring the level to the upper mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill.

  17. Reinstall the fill cap. Reinstall the dipstick.

  18. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.

Parent topic: Engine Oil