Polaris 2008 ranger 700 xp, Service Manual

Page: 34 / 330

2.18
GENERAL INFORMATION
4. Reinstall dipstick and push it into place. Do not lock the
dipstick.
NOTE: Make certain the dipstick is inserted all the
way into the filler tube to keep the angle and depth of
dipstick consistent. When reinstalling the dipstick,
make certain to seat the lever lock.
5. Remove dipstick and check to see that the oil level is in the
normal range. Add oil as indicated by the level on the
dipstick. Do not overfill. (See NOTE below!)
NOTE: Due to the dipstick entry angle into the
crankcase, the oil level will read higher on the
bottom side of the dipstick. Proper level indication
is determined on the upper surface of the dipstick as
it is being removed, regardless of the level marks
being on top or on bottom. (See the next illustration)
NOTE: A rising oil level between checks in cool
weather driving can indicate contaminants such as
gas or moisture collecting in the crankcase. If the oil
level is over the full mark, change the oil
immediately.
Engine Oil and Filter Change
1. Place vehicle on a level surface.
2. To ease access to the oil filter, try to access the oil filter from
the front engine cover or remove the storage container
located under the driver side seat (refer to Chapter 5 for
front engine cover and storage removal).
3. Run engine two to three minutes until warm. Stop engine.
4. Clean area around drain plug at bottom of oil engine. Drain
plug is accessible through the skid plate.
5. Place a drain pan beneath crankcase and remove drain plug.
6. Allow oil to drain completely.
7. Replace the sealing washer on drain plug.
NOTE: The sealing surface on the drain plug should
be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
8. Reinstall drain plug and torque to 192 ± 24 in. lbs. (21.7 ±
2.7 Nm).
Dipstick
Always read top side of dipstick to
properly check oil level in crankcase
WARNING
Personal injury can occur when handling used
oil. Hot oil can cause burns or skin damage.
Recommended Engine Oil:
Polaris Premium Synthetic OW-40
(PN 2871281) (Quart)
Ambient Temperature Range
-40° F to 120° F
CAUTION
Oil may be hot. Do not allow hot oil to come into
contact with skin, as serious burns may result.
Drain Plug