Polaris 2012 Sportsman Forest 500 International, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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9923412 - 2012 Sportsman 400/500 and EFI Tractor Service Manual
7. Replace sealing washer (B) on drain plug (A).
NOTE: The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and
the oil tank should be clean and free of burrs, nicks
or scratches.
8. Reinstall the drain plug (A) and torque it to
specification.
9. Loosen clamp (D).
10. Remove oil hose (E) from screen fitting (C) on bottom
of oil tank.
11. Remove screen fitting (C) and clean the screen.
12. Apply Loctite™ thread sealant 505 or an equivalent
pipe thread sealant or PTFE sealant tape to clean, oil
free threads of fitting (C).
13. Install screen fitting (C) and rotate a minimum of 2 1/
2 turns (clockwise) into the tank threads. Then rotate
the screen fitting clockwise until the nipple of the
screen fitting aligns with the reference marking on the
tank.
NOTE: Maximum torque for the screen fitting is 25
ft-lb (34Nm), do not over tighten.
14. Install oil hose (E) on fitting (C) and re-install clamp
(D).
15. Place shop towels beneath oil filter. Use Oil Filter
Wrench ( PV-43527 ), turn filter counterclockwise to
remove.
16. Using a clean dry cloth, clean filter sealing surface on
the crankcase.
17. Lubricate the o-ring on new filter with a thin film of
engine oil. Check to make sure the O-ring is in good
condition.
18. Install the new filter and turn it by hand until the filter
gasket contacts the sealing surface, then turn an
additional 1/2 of a turn.
19. 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.
20. Reinstall drain plug and torque to specification.
21. Remove dipstick and fill tank with 2 quarts (1.9 L) of
Polaris Premium 4 Synthetic Oil.
22. Place gear selector in Park and set parking brake.
NOTE: Clamp or pinch off the vent line 2” from the oil
tank as shown in the Oil Pump Priming Procedure.
= T
Oil Tank Drain Plug Torque:
14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm)
Crankcase Drain Plug Torque:
14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm)
CAUTION
Maximum torque for the screen fitting
is 25 ft-lb (34Nm), do not over tighten.
Oil Filter
Engine Sump
Engine Sump Drain Plug- Bottom View
Drain