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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Lubrication Recommendations
Oil and Filter Change
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Clean the area around the drain plug.
3. Run the engine for two to three minutes until warm. Stop the
engine.
4. Place a drain pan beneath the engine crankcase and remove the
drain plug.
5. Allow the oil to drain completely.
6. Install a new sealing washer on the drain plug. NOTE: The
sealing surfaces on the drain plug and crankcase should be clean
and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
7. Reinstall the drain plug and torque to 14 ft . lbs. (19 Nm).
8. Place shop towels beneath the oil filter. Using an oil filter wrench,
turn the filter counterclockwise to remove.
9. Using a clean, dry cl oth, clean the filter sealing surface on the
crankcase.
10. Lubricate the gasket on the new filter with a film of engine oil.
Check to make sure the gasket is in good condition.
11. Install the new filter and turn by hand until the filter gasket
contacts the sealing surface, then turn and additional 1/2 turn.
12. Remove the dipstick and fill the sump with 1.7 quarts (1.6 l) of
Polaris Premium 4 synthetic oil.
13. Place the gear selector in neutral 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. Recheck the oil level and add oil as necessary to bring the level to
the upper mark on the dipstick.
16. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.
Contact with hot oil may result in serious burns. Do not allow hot
oil to come into contact with skin.
CAUTION