MAINTENANCE
2.26
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The oil tank is located on the left side of the vehicle. To
check the oil level:
1. Set machine on a level surface.
2. Startandrunenginefor 20-30seconds. This willreturn
oil to its true level in the oil tank. About a cup of oil will
remain in the crankcase.
3. Stopengine, removedipstickandwipe drywith aclean
cloth.
4. Reinstall dipstick, screwing into place.
NOTE: The dipstick must bescrewed completely in to en-
sure accurate measurement.
5. Removedipstick andcheck tosee that the oillevel is in
the normal range. Add oil as indicated by the level on
the dipstick. Do not overfill.
NOTE: Rising oil level between checks in cool weather
driving, can indicate moisture collecting in the oil reservoir .
If the oil level is over the full mark, change the oil.
OIL AND FILTER CHANGE
1. Place vehicle on a level surface.
2. Run engine two to three minutes until warm. Stop
engine.
3. Clean area around drain plug (B) at bottom of oil tank.
4. Place a drain pan beneath oil tank and remove drain
plug. CAUTION: Oilmaybehot. Donot allowhot oilto
comeinto contactwithskinasseriousburns mayresult.
5. Allow oil to drain completely.
6. Replace sealing washer (A) on drain plug. NOTE: The
sealing surfaces on drain plug and oil tank should be
clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
7. Reinstall drain plug and torque to 14 ft. lbs. (1.9 kgm).
8. Loosen clamp (E) or bolt (D).
9. Removeoilhosefromscreenfitting(C)onbottomof
oil tank.
10. Remove screen fitting (C).
11. Clean screen thoroughly.
12. Apply Loctitet PST 505 or an equivalent pipe
thread sealant or PTFE sealant tape to clean, oil
free threads of fitting.
13. Install fitting and torque to 14-17 ft./lbs..
14. Install oil hose on fitting and tighten clamp to 25
inch/lbs.
Dipstick
ADD 8 OZ. NORMAL FULL
Maintain Oil Level In Normal Range
Screw in completely to check
Recommended Engine Oil:
Polaris Premium 4 All Season
Synthetic, 0W/40, PN 2871281
Ambient Temperature Range:
-40° Fto120° F
OR
A
B
C
C
D
E
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