Polaris 6X6, Manual, Page: 38 / 292

GENERAL INFORMATION
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10. Remove screen fitting (C).
11. Clean screen thoroughly.
12. Apply Loctite
t
565 Thread Sealant ( PN
2871956 ) to the clean and oil free threads of the
fitting.
13. Install the fitting (C) and tighten.
14. Install oil hose on fitting and install clamp.
15. Place shop towels beneath oil filter. Using an Oil
Filter Wrench ( PV--43527 ), turn filter
counterclockwise to remove.
Oil Filter
16. Using a clean dry cloth, clean filter sealing surface
on crankcase.
17. Check to make sure the O-ring is in good
condition. Lubricate O-ring on new filter with a film
of engine oil.
18. Install new filter and turn by hand until filter gasket
contacts the sealing surface, then turn and
additional 1/2 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.
21. Remove dipstick and fill tank with 2 quarts (1.9 l)
of Polaris Premium 4 Synthetic Oil ( PN 2871281 ).
22. Place gear selector in neutral and set parking
brake.
23. Prime oil pump using procedure below . Stop
the engine and inspect for leaks.
24. Re-check the oil level on the dipstick and add oil
as necessary to bring the level to the upper mark
on the dipstick.
25. Dispose of used filter and oil
properly.
Oil Tank Drain Plug Torque:
14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm)
Crankcase Drain Plug Torque:
14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm)
Oil Filter Torque:
Turn by hand until filter gasket
contacts sealing surface, then
turn an additional 1/2 turn
Oil Filter Wrench:
PV--43527
Oil Tank Screen Fitting Torque:
14-17 ft. lbs. (19 Nm)
OIL PUMP
PRIMING PROCEDURE
NOTE: 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 vent line approximately 2
I
from oil tank to avoid the end of oil tank vent fitting,
and before the vent line’s pressure relief slit
2. Run engine for 45-60 seconds.
3. Remove the vent line clamp. The oil pump will
now be properly primed and ready for field
operation.
Slit
Oil Tank
Vent Hose
To Air Box
Pinch Off
2
I
Approx.