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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

  1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Set the parking brake.

  2. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for two or three minutes. Then stop the engine.

  3. Clean the area around the drain plug.

  4. Place an oil drain pan under the engine.

  5. Remove the drain plug 1 and pre-filter screen. Allow the oil to drain completely.

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

  6. Wash the oil pre-filter screen with solvent to remove any debris. Allow the screen to air dry.

  7. The external oil filter is located on right side of rear the swing arm. The screw on oil filter should be replaced when the oil is changed. With the oil drained from the crankcase, unscrew the oil filter and replace it with a new one. Ensure the oil filter gasket is properly seated, lubricated with oil, and in good condition. Do not over tighten the oil filter.

    TORQUE

    Oil Filter Torque:

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

  8. Inspect the sealing washer on the drain plug. Replace the washer if it is damaged.

    NOTICE

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

  9. Reassemble the pre-filter screen and spring to the drain plug.

  10. Reinstall the drain plug and torque to specification.

    TORQUE

    Oil Drain Plug:

    14 ft-lbs (19 N·m)

  11. Clean the area around the dipstick 2.

  12. Remove the dipstick. Add the recommended oil. Do NOT overfill.

    CAPACITY

    Recommended Oil:

    Polaris PS-4 5W-50 4-Cycle Engine Oil

    Capacity:

    35.5 oz (1050 ml)

  13. Reinstall the dipstick.

    IMPORTANT
    Make certain the dipstick is inserted all the way down to ensure an accurate reading.

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

  15. Stop the engine and inspect for leaks.

  16. Check the oil level. Add oil as needed to bring the level to the upper mark on the dipstick.

  17. Dispose of used oil and filter properly.

Parent topic: Engine Oil