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ENGINE / COOLING
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9924125 - 2013 RANGER RZR / RZR S / RZR 4 Service Manual
© Copyright 2012 Polaris Sales Inc.
1. After the engine is completely assembled and ready
for installation, the engine must be properly primed
with engine oil. Fill the oil filter 3/4 full with Polaris PS-
4 PLUS or PS-4 Extreme Duty Synthetic Engine Oil.
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 Primin
g Adapter (PU-45778) into the oil plug
hole. Push 3-5 oz. (approx.) of Polaris PS-4 PLUS or
PS-4 Extreme Duty engine oil 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 INSTALLATION
Engine Assembly and Installation
Use the following procedure to reinstall the engine
assembly.
Assemble the engine to the transmission on a work bench
prior to inst
allation.
1. Support the transmission / rear gearcase assembly
wh
ile setting the engine in place.
2. Lightly tighten all fasteners evenly to eliminate any
ga
ps that may be present in the mounting areas.
3. Torque fasteners to specifica
tion using a two part
sequence.
• Torque fasteners to half of the specified torque
value.
• Then torque fasteners to the full specified torque
value.
4. Install the inner clutch cover, drive clutch, and driven
clu
tch. Torque to specification (see Chapter 6).
• Clean clutch sheaves thoroughly and inspect inlet
an
d outlet ducts for proper routing and sealing.
5. To install engine assembly, reverse the “Engine
Removal” procedure
detailed earlier in this Chapter.
• Properly route all electrical harnesses for engine
assembly
installation. Check for any possible
rubbing points of electrical wires.
Primer Plug:
18 ± 2 ft-lbs (24.4 ± 2.71 Nm)
Fill 3/4 full
with engine oil
Engine / Transmission Mounting Fasteners:
(2) Lower 3/8” Nuts: 40 ft-lbs (54 Nm)
(4) Outer M8 Bolts: 28 ft-lbs (38 Nm)
40 ft-lbs
(54 Nm)
28 ft-lbs
(38 Nm)
Plate is shown detached
from transmission for clarity