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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 Replacement

Always change engine oil and filter at the intervals outlined in the POLARIS Maintenance Schedule. Always change the oil filter1 whenever changing the engine oil.

The engine oil dipstick/ oil fill is located on the right side of the engine. Access the oil dipstick and oil fill by either tilting the cargo box or removing the passenger inner wheel well shield.

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

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

  2. Stop the engine and allow it to cool down. Remove the key from the ignition.

  3. Clean the area around the crankcase drain plug.

    CAUTION

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

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

  5. Remove all cargo from the cargo box.

    CAUTION

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

  6. Raise the cargo box to its maximum raised position

  7. Using the Oil Filter Wrench, turn the oil filter 1 counter-clockwise to remove it.

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

  9. 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 it to specification.

    TORQUE

    Oil Filter

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

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

    TORQUE

    Crankcase Drain Plug

    16 ft-lbs (22 N⋅m)
    NOTICE

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

  11. Remove the oil dipstick. 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. Rotate the dipstick in a counter clockwise direction and wipe it dry with a clean cloth.

  16. Reinstall the dipstick in a clockwise direction till snug.

    NOTICE

    Make certain the dipstick is threaded all the way into the dipstick tube to keep the depth of the dipstick consistent.

  17. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.

  18. Add the recommended oil as necessary to bring the oil level within the SAFE range on dipstick. Do not overfill.

  19. Reinstall the dipstick in a clockwise direction till snug.

  20. Dispose of used oil and filter properly.

  21. Reset the oil life monitor. See the Rider Information Center section.

Parent topic: Engine Oil