Polaris 2004-2005 Sportsman 6x6, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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11. Apply Loctite
t
Thread Sealant 565 ( PN
2871956 ) or an equivalent pipe thread sealant or
PTFE sealant tape to clean, oil free threads of
fitting (C).
12. Install fitting (C) and torque to 14-17 ft.lbs. (19--23
Nm).
13. Install oil hose on fitting (C) and re--install clamp
(D).
D
C
14. Place shop towels beneath oil filter (E) . Use Oil
Filter Wrench ( PV--43527 ), turn filter
counterclockwise to remove.
E
15. Using a clean dry cloth, clean filter sealing surface
on crankcase.
16. Lubricate O-ring on new filter with a film of engine
oil. Check to make sure the O-ring is in good
condition.
17. Install new filter and turn by hand until filter gasket
contacts the sealing surface, then turn and
additional 1/2 turn.
Engine Sump Drain Plug - Bottom View
Crankcase Drain
18. 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.
19. Reinstall drain plug.
20. Remove dipstick and fill tank with 2 quarts (1.9 L)
of Polaris Premium 4 Synthetic Oil ( PN 2871844 ).
21. Place gear selector in Park and set parking brake.
NOTE: Clamp or pinch off the vent line 2” from the oil
tank as shown below in the Oil Pump Priming
Procedure for the 400/500 engine.
22. Re-check the oil level on the dipstick and add oil
as necessary to bring the level to the upper mark
on the dipstick.