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12. Install temperature sender (K) and torque to specification.
Oil Pump Priming
1. After the engine is completely assembled and ready for
installation, the engine must be properly primed with
Polaris PS-4 PLUS 2W-50 Synthetic Oil (PN 2876244).
Fill the oil filter three-quarters full with Polaris PS-4 PLUS
2W-50 Synthetic Engine Oil (PN 2876244). Let the oil
soak into the filter for 8-10 minutes. Install the filter onto
the engine.
2. Remove primer plug from the engine. Install Oil System
Priming Adapter (PU-45778) into the oil plug hole. Push
3-5 oz. (approx.) of Polaris PS-4 PLUS 2W-50 Synthetic
into the adapter or until resistance is felt. Remove the
adapter. Apply sealant to the plug threads. Install the plug
and torque to specification.
Engine Break-In
Refer to “Engine Break-In Period” under “Engine Installation
Notes” listed earlier in this chapter.
= T
Thermostat Housing Bolt Torque:
84 8 in. lbs. (9.5 0.9 Nm)
= T
Temperature Sender Torque:
17 ± 2 ft.lbs. (23 ± 3 Nm)
K
Fill 3/4 full
with 2W-50
= T
Primer Plug Torque
18 ± 2 ft.lbs. (24.4 ± 2.71 Nm)
CAUTION
After any reassembly or rebuild, the engine
must be primed using the Oil Priming Adapter
(PU-45778) and a 3/4-full oil filter before initial
start-up. Follow the steps in this section to
properly prime the engine and aid proper engine
break in. Failure to perform this procedure may
cause internal engine damage on initial start-up.
PU-45778