Polaris Ranger 500 2x4 2007, Service Manual

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2.22
MAINTENANCE
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.
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 the
"Oil Pump Priming
Procedure" . 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 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 hose approximately 2” 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 10-20 seconds.
Vent Tube
Engine
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C
B
A
Oil Filter
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:
See Step 13