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MAINTENANCE
2.26
23. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.
Oil Tank Drain Plug Torque:
14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm)
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)
Oil Tank Screen Fitting Torque:
14-17 ft. lbs. (19 Nm --23 Nm)
Recommended Engine Oil:
Polaris Premium 4 All Season
Synthetic, 0W--40, (PN 2871281)
Ambient Temperature Range:
-40° Fto120° F
OIL PUMP PRIMING
PROCEDURE
(400/500)
NOTE: This priming procedure must be
performed whenever the oil hose connection
between the oil tank and pump inlet has been
disconnected.
1. Clamp or pinch off vent line (A) approximately 2I
from oil tank to avoid the end of oil tank vent fitting,
and the vent line’s pressure relief slit
2. Run engine at IDLE for 10--20 seconds.
3. Remove the vent line clamp. The oil pump will
now be properly primed and ready for field
operation. Note: If the system is primed properly
you should hear some air release. If you do not,
the system has not primed. Repeat the process if
necessary.
(A) Vent Hose to Air Box
Oil Lines
To Engine
Slit
Oil Tank
(
A
)
V
ent Hose
To Air Box
Pinch Off
2I
Approx.
VALVE CLEARANCE
Inspect and adjust valve clearance while the engine
is cold and the piston positioned at Top Dead Center
(TDC) on compression stroke.
1. Remove the seat.
2. Remove body panels and fuel tank as necessary
to gain access to valve cover.
3. Remove the spark plug high tension lead and
remove the spark plug. CAUTION: Place a clean
shop towel into the spark plug cavity to prevent
dirt from entering.
4. Remove rocker cover bolts, cover and gasket.
NOTE: It may be necessary to tap cover lightly
with a soft-faced hammer to loosen it from the
cylinder head.
5. Remove timing inspection plug from recoil
housing.