Polaris 9922051 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil and Filter Change
9. Place shop towels beneath the oil fil-
ter. Using an oil filter wrench (avail-
able from your Polaris dealer), turn
the filter counterclockwise to
remove it.
10. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the
filter sealing surface on the crank-
case.
11. Lubricate the o-ring on the new fil-
ter with a film of fresh engine oil.
Check to make sure the o-ring is in
good condition.
12. Install the new filter and rotate it
clockwise by hand until the filter
gasket contacts the sealing surface,
then turn it an additional 1/2 turn.
13. Remove the dipstick. Add the proper amount of the recommended
oil. Do not overfill.
14. Reinstall the dipstick.
15. Place the transmission in PARK.
16. Lock the parking brake.
17. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for one to two minutes.
18. Stop the engine.
19. Check for leaks.
20. Check the oil level. Add oil as needed to bring the level to the upper
mark on the dipstick.
21. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.
Oil Filter