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9924864 - 2012-2014 SPORTSMAN 800 / 6X6
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Oil/Filter Change
1. Park vehicle on a level surface.
2. Run engine two to three minutes until warm. Stop
engine.
3. Clean area around drain plug at bottom of engine.
4. Place a drain pan beneath crankcase and remove
drain plug.
CAUTION
Do not allow hot oil to come into contact
with your skin, as serious burns may result.
5. Allow oil to drain completely.
6. Replace the sealing washer 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 specification.
Drain Plug:
15 ft-lbs (22 Nm)
8. Place shop towels beneath oil filter (A). Using Oil
Filter Wrench PU-50105, turn filter counterclockwise
to remove.
9. Using a clean dry cloth, clean filter sealing surface
on crankcase.
10. Lubricate O-ring on new filter with a film of fresh
engine oil. Check to make sure the O-ring is in good
condition.
11. Install new filter and turn by hand until filter gasket
contacts the sealing surface, then turn an additional
1/2 turn.
12. Remove dipstick and fill sump with 2 quarts (1.9 l) of
recommended engine oil.
Recommended Engine Oil:
PS-4 Synthetic (PN 2876244)
Ambient Temp Range: -35° F to 100° F
PS-4 Extreme Duty Synthetic (PN 2878920)
Ambient Temp Range: 0° F to 120° F
Capacity: 2 Quarts (1.9 L)
Oil Filter (PN 2540086)
13. Place gear selector in park and set the parking
brake.
14. Start the engine and let it idle for one to two minutes.
Stop the engine and inspect for leaks.
15. Re-check the oil level on the dipstick and add oil as
necessary to bring the level to the upper mark on the
dipstick.
16. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.
MAINTENANCE