Polaris Ranger RZR SW, Service Manual, Page: 107 / 346

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ENGINE
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8. Install breather reed (G) into rocker cover (H). Lightly
apply black RTV sealant to the outer edges of the breather
reed. The reed has a tab and will assemble one-way only.
Torque the breather bolts to specification.
NOTE: When applying RTV, do not get any RTV
inside the reed assembly.
9. Place a new seal (I) into the bottom of the cover. Be sure
the seal is seated into the cover properly.
IMPORTANT: Before assembly, clean the bolts and
bolt holes with Primer N (PN 2874275) to remove any
debris. This will ensure proper sealing when installing
bolts.
10. Install rocker cover. Torque bolts in sequence to
specification.
11. Install thermostat (J), new O-ring, and thermostat housing.
Torque to specification .
12. Install 3/8” coolant hose fitting (L) and torque to
specification.
13. Install temperature sender (K) and torque to specification.
Oil Pump Priming
=
T
Breather Bolt Toque:
20
±
5 in. lbs. (2.5
±
0.55 Nm)
=
T
Rocker Cover Bolt Torque:
84

8 in. lbs. (9.5

0.9 Nm)
G
H
I
20 ± 5 in. lbs.
(2.5 ± .55 Nm)
=
T
Thermostat Housing Bolt Torque:
84

8 in. lbs. (9.5

0.9 Nm)
=
T
Temperature Sender Torque:
17 ± 2 ft. lbs. (23 ± 3 Nm)
CAUTION
After any reassembly or rebuild, the engine
must be primed using the Oil Priming Adapter
(PU-45778) and a 3/4-full oil filter before initial
start-up. Follow the steps in this section to
properly prime the engine and aid proper engine
break in. Failure to perform this procedure may
cause internal engine damage on initial start-up.
L
17 ± 2 ft. lbs.
(23 ± 3 Nm)
84 ± 8 in. lbs.
(9.5 ± 0.9 Nm)
K
120 in. lbs.
J
(13.5 Nm)
K