2.15
Maintenance
2
Oil Filter Service
The oil filter is located near the oil tank on 600 models, and
between the reed tracks on 800 models. The illustration
below shows the individual hose lengths depending on
model.
2010-2012 600 Models:
1. Remove oil tank mounting screw and the rubber strap
securing the tank to
the clutch cover.
2. Slide the clamp off of the filter. Pinch off the oil supply
h
ose using a soft-jawed pliers. Remove the supply
hose from the filter.
3. Remove the oil filter from the
oil pump oil supply hose.
Have a clean shop rag available to wipe up any
residual oil.
4. Install a new filter with th
e arrow pointing in the
direction of flow (towards oil pump/away from tank).
5. Install oil tank/supply hose with clamp. Hold the tank
hig
h in the engine compartment with the supply hose
pointed down to allow the trapped air to bleed
upwards into the tank.
NOTE: Squeezing the hose with a pliers will push the
air
out towards the tank.
6. Install the ECU bracket, and then fill cap.
7. Torque the lower tank screw to specification. Install
th
e rubber strap.
2013 600/All 800 Models:
1. Remove the drive belt and driven clutch assembly.
2. Remove oil tank mounting screw and the rubber strap
sec
uring the tank to the clutch cover.
3. Remove the oil cap, and then slide the ECU bracket
u
p and off of the oil tank. Reinstall the oil cap.
4. Disconnect all of the ECU and assorted wiring
ha
rnesses from the electrical center components.
5. Remove the clutch cover nuts,
and then remove the
clutch cover from the vehicle.
NOTE: Position the oil tank on top of the drive clutch.
Do no
t allow the oil tank to hang from the oil hose.
6. Remove the fuel supply and return hoses from the air
bo
x.
7. Reference Chapter 4 and remove the fuel hoses from
th
e fuel pump.
8. Remove the air box assembly.
9. Carefully disconnect the oil pump linkage arm from
th
e cam on the throttle body assembly. Note that the
oil pump lever will rotate over-center to the full open
position after it is disconnected, and will need to be
installed correctly during reinstallation.
OIL FILTER
TANK-TO-FILTER HOSE
2010-2012 600 = 6CM - CONVOLUTED TUBING = NONE
2013 600/800 = 21CM - CONVOLUTED TUBING = 18CM
FILTER-TO-OIL PUMP HOSE
2010-2012 600 = 42CM - CONVOLUTED TUBING = 33CM
2013 600/800 = 25CM - CONVOLUTED TUBING = 22CM
OIL FILTER
CLAMPS
PINCH HERE
2010-2012 600 LOCATION
Severe engine damage will occur if the oil supply hose
is not properly bled of trapped air.
Verify the oil supply hose is not kinked after installing the
oil tank/oil supply hose.
Oil Tank Mount Screw: 10 ft-lbs (12 Nm)
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