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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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Oil and Oil Filter Change

IMPORTANT
Always change the oil filter when you change the engine oil.

The engine oil and oil filter should be changed in accordance with the Polaris Maintenance Schedule. See the Lubrication Guide section for fluid recommendations and capacities.

  1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Put the transmission in PARK (P) and lock the temporary brake lock.

  2. Clean the area around the drain plug 1.

  3. Put a drain pan below the drain plug.

  4. Remove the drain plug 1 and washer 2. Allow the oil to drain completely.

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

  5. Install a new sealing washer on the drain plug.

    NOTICE

    The sealing surfaces on the drain plug must be clean and free of burrs, nicks, and scratches.

  6. Install the drain plug and torque to specification.

    TORQUE

    Oil Drain Plug:

    13 ft-lbs (18 N·m)

  7. Put a drain pan below the oil filter 3.

  8. To access the oil filter, remove the seat and right side panel. See Side Panel / Footwell Removal for more information.

  9. Use an Oil Filter Wrench (available from your POLARIS dealer) to turn the oil filter counter-clockwise to remove it.

    Oil Filter Wrench

    PU-50105

  10. Use a clean dry cloth to clean the oil filter sealing surface on the engine crankcase.

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

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

  13. Install the right side panel and seat. See Side Panel / Footwell Installation for more information.

  14. Remove the engine access panel 4 on the right side of the vehicle.

  15. Clean the area around the dipstick.

  16. Remove the dipstick. Use a funnel to slowly add the recommended oil to bring the oil level between the full and add lines on the dipstick. Do NOT overfill.

    CAPACITY

    Recommended Lubricant:

    PS-4 5W-50 4-Cycle Oil

    Capacity:

    2 qt (1.9 l)

  17. Install the dipstick.

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

  19. Stop the engine and check for leaks.

  20. Check the oil level. Add oil as needed. See Oil Level Check.

  21. Install the engine access panel.

  22. Discard the used oil and oil filter properly.

Parent topic: Engine Oil