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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.

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

  2. Place an oil drain pan under the drain plug 1.

  3. Clean the area around the drain plug 1.

  4. Remove the drain plug 1. Allow the oil to drain completely.

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

  5. Clean any dirt or debris from the drain plug. Install a new sealing washer on the drain plug.

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

  6. Reinstall the drain plug and torque to specification.

    TORQUE

    Oil Drain Plug:

    12 ft-lbs (16 N·m)

  7. Remove the oil filter cover plate 2 by loosening the three screws.

  8. Place an oil drain pan and shop towels under the oil filter 3.

  9. Using an oil filter wrench (available from your Polaris dealer), turn the oil filter counter-clockwise to remove it.

    Oil Filter Wrench:

    PN 2830550

  10. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the oil filter sealing surface on the crankcase.

  11. 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.

  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 oil filter cover plate. Torque screws to specification.

    TORQUE

    Oil Filter Cover Plate Screws:

    7 ft-lbs (9 N·m)

  14. Clean the area around the dipstick.

  15. Remove the dipstick. Add the recommended oil as necessary to bring the oil level within the safe range on the dipstick. Do not overfill.

    CAPACITY

    Recommended Oil:

    Polaris PS-4 Extreme 0W-50 4-Cycle Engine Oil

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

    Capacity:

    2 qt (1.9 l)

  16. Reinstall the dipstick.

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

  18. Stop the engine and inspect for leaks.

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

  20. Dispose of used oil filter and oil properly.

Parent topic: Engine Oil