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2.18
OIL AND FILTER CHANGE
1. Place vehicle on a level surface.
2. Clean area around drain plug at bottom of oil pan.
3. Run engine two to three minutes until warm. Stop
engine.
4. Place a drain pan beneath oil pan and remove
drain plug from under the crankcase. CAUTION:
Oil may be hot. Do not allow hot oil to come into
contact with skin as serious burns may result.
5. Allow oil to drain completely.
NOTE: It is not necessary to drain the oil from the oil
cooler, unless contaminants, water, or debris are
found in the crankcase oil.
6. Replace sealing washer (A) on drain plug. NOTE:
The sealing surfaces on drain plug and oil tank
should be c lean and free of burrs, nicks or
scratches.
7. Reinstall drain plug and torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19
Nm).
Drain plug located under the engine.
Engine Sump Drain Plug - Bottom View
Crankcase Drain
8. The oil filter is located on the right side of the
machine. Place shop towels beneath oil filter.
Using an oil filter wrench, t urn filter
counterclockwise to remove.
Filter
9. Using a clean dry cloth, clean filter sealing surface
on crankcase.
10. Lubricate O-ring on new filter with a film of 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 and
additional 1/2 turn.
NOTE: The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and
crankcase should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or
scratches.
12. Remove dipstick and fill tank with 2 quarts (1.9 l)
of Polaris Premium 4 Synthetic Oil (PN 2871281).
13. Place gear selector in neutral and set 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.
Crankcase Drain Plug Torque:
14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm)
Oil Filter Torque:
Turn by hand until filter gasket
contacts sealing surface, then
turn an additional 1/2 turn
Oil Filter Wrench:
(PV--43527)