Polaris 1998 Offroad Vehicle, Owner'S Manual

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CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONS
Oil and Filter Change (Cont.)
4. Place a drain pan beneath the oil tank and remove the drain plug. 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.
6. Install a new sealing washer (PN 5850135) on oil drain plug.
NOTE: The
sealing surfaces on the drain plug and the oil tank should be clean and free of
burrs, nicks or scratches.
7. Reinstall drain plug and torque to 14-17 ft. lbs. (1.93-2.35 kg/m)
8. Place shop towels beneath oil filter. Using an oil filter wrench, 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 new engine oil. Check to make
sure the O-Ring is in good condition. Also make sure the O-ring from the old
filter is not still on the engine.
11. Install new filter and tighten by hand 1/2 to 3/4 turn after gasket contact.
12. Approximately 1 cup of engine oil will remain in the crankcase. To drain,
remove drain plug found on lower right side of crankcase. NOTE: The sealing
surfaces on the drain plug and crankcase should be clean and free of burrs,
nicks or scratches.
13. Reinstall drain plug.
14. Remove dipstick and add 2
quarts (1.9 l) of Polaris
Premium 4 synthetic oil.
Reinstall dipstick. NOTE: If
sump is not drained, add
about 1 3/4 quarts initially.
15. Place gear selector in
neutral and set parking
brake.
16. Start engine and let it idle for
one to two minutes. Stop
engine and inspect for
leaks.
17. Re-check oil level on the dipstick and add oil as necessary to bring the level to
the upper mark on the dipstick.
18. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.
Fuel Filter and Oil Filter
Polaris 2 cycle ATVs are equipped with a unique in-line oil filter.
All Polaris ATVs are equipped with a unique in-line fuel filter.
These filters should be replaced by your dealer after every 100 hours of operation
or annually. Do not attempt to clean these filters.
Dipstick
Filter
4 Cycle