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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Engine Oil
Oil and Filter Change (
RANGER
2x4, 4x4, 6x6)
14. Install the new filter and turn by hand until the filter gasket
contacts the sealing surface, then turn and additional 1/2 turn.
15. Approximately one cup of engine oil will remain in the crankcase.
To drain, remove the drain plug on the lower right side of the
crankcase.
NOTE:
The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and crankcase should
be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
16. Reinstall the drain plug and torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
17. Remove the dipstick and fill the tank with two quarts (1.9 l) of
Polaris Premium 4 Synthetic Oil.
18. Place the gear selector in neutral and set the parking brake.
19.
Prime the oil pump using the procedure below
. Then stop the
engine and inspect for leaks.
20. Re-check the oil level on the dipstick and add oil as necessary to
bring the level to the upper mark on the dipstick.
21. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.
Oil Pump Priming (
RANGER
2x4, 4x4, 6x6)
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 the vent
line (1) approximately 2
I
from the oil tank (2), between
the end of the oil tank vent
fitting and the vent line’s
pressure relief slit (3).
2. Run the engine for 45-60
seconds.
3. Remove the vent line clamp.
The oil pump will now be
properly primed and ready for
operation.
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