Polaris 2012 RANGER RZR 570 INTL User Manual

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9923523 - RANGER RZR 570 Service Manual
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ENGINE
Engine Oil Level
This single cylinder engine is a wet-sump engine, meaning
the o il is co ntained in t he bo ttom of th e cr ankcase. To
check the oil level follow the procedure listed below:
IMPORTANT: Thoroughly clean engine around the oil
dr
ain plug, oil filte r and oil dip stick to prevent
contamination from entering the engine.
1. Position vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place the transmission in Park (P).
3. Be sure engine OFF has not been run for at lease 3
min
utes.
IMPORTANT: Do not run the machine and then
immediat
ely check the oil level.
4. Locate the engine oil dipstick:
• RZR 57
0 - Located on the right-hand side of the
engine case; accessible through the right-
hand rear wheel well area.
5. Thoroughly clean the engine around dipstick area.
6. Unscrew / remove dipstick and wipe dry with a clean
cloth.
7. Reinstall the dipstick completely.
NOTE: Make certain the dipst ick is thr eaded all the
way
into the engine case.
8. Unscrew and remove dipstick and verify the oil level
is
in the SAFE (XX) range. Add oil as indicated by the
level on the dips tick. D o not overfill (see N OTE
below!).
NOTE: A rising oil level bet ween ch ecks in cool
wea
ther driving can indicate contaminants such as
gas or moisture collecting in the crankcase. If the oil
level is ov er t he f ull mar k, cha nge t he o il
immediately.
9. Reinstall the dipstick and hand tighten.
Engine Oil and Filter Service
Always change engine oil and filter at the intervals outlined
in the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Always change the oil
filter whenever changing the engine oil.
IMPORTANT: Thoroughly clean engine around the oil
drain plug, oil f
ilter an d oil dipst ick t o prev ent
contamination from entering the engine.
1. Position vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place the transmission in PARK (P).
WARNING
Personal injury can occur when handling used
oil. Hot oil can cause burns or skin damage.
Recommended Engine Oil:
PS-4 Plus Synthetic 4-Cycle Engine Oil
(
PN 2876244) (Quart)
Maintain Oil Level In SAFE Range
DO NOT Overfill the Engine

Polaris 2012 RANGER RZR 570 INTL Specifications

General

Brand	Polaris
Model	2012 RANGER RZR 570 INTL
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English