Polaris RANGER 500, Owner'S Manual

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7. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm).
8. Using a cap-style oil filter wrench, turn the filter counter-clockwise to remove
it.
9. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the filter sealing surface on the crankcase.
Make sure the old filter o-ring is completely removed.
10. Lubricate the o-ring on the new filter with a film of fresh engine oil. Check to
make sure the oring is in good condition.
11. Install the new filter and rotate it clockwise by hand until the filter gasket
contacts the sealing surface, then turn it an additional 3/4 turn.
12. Always clean away all dirt and debris from the dipstick area before removing
the dipstick. Remove the dipstick (or the oil fill cap on the top of the engine)
and fill the sump with two quarts (1.9 l) of recommended oil.
13. Reinstall and tighten the dipstick (and the oil fill cap, if applicable).
14. Make sure the transmission is in PARK. Apply the brakes.
15. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for one to two minutes.
16. Stop the engine. Inspect for leaks.
17. Re-check the oil level on the dipstick and add oil as necessary to bring the
level to the upper mark on the dipstick.
18. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.
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