Polaris RANGER XP 1000 2018-2019, Service Manual

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9929399 R01 - 2018-2019 RANGER XP/ CREW 900/1000 Service Manual
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The engine has a wet-sump design, meaning the engine
oil is contained in the bottom of the crankcase. To check
the oil level follow the procedure listed below:
Access the oil dipstick and oil fill cap by tilting the rear
cargo box.
Polaris recommends the use of PS-4 Synthetic or PS-4
Extreme Duty Synthetic 4-Cycle Engine Oil.
FLUID CAPACITY
Recommended Engine Oil:
PS-4 Synthetic (PN 2876244)
Ambient Temp Range: -35° F to 100° F
PS-4 Extreme Duty Synthetic (PN 2878920)
Ambient Temp Range: 0° F to 120° F
Capacity: 2.5 Qt (2.4 L)
1. Remove all cargo from the cargo box.
CAUTION
Always remove all cargo from the cargo box before
lifting the box to access the engine.
2. Position the vehicle on a level surface and place the
transmission in PARK.
3. Stop the engine and allow it to cool down before
removing the dipstick.
4. Pull up on the cargo box release lever to tilt the box.
5. From the right side of the vehicle, unlock the dipstick
lever
q
. Remove the dipstick and wipe it dry with a
clean cloth.
6. Reinstall the dipstick and push it into place. Do not
lock the dipstick
NOTICE
Make certain the dipstick is inserted all the way into the
dipstick tube to keep the depth of the dipstick
consistent.
7. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.
8. Add the recommended oil as necessary to bring the
oil level within the SAFE range on dipstick. Do not
overfill (see NOTICE below).
NOTICE
A rising oil level between checks during cold weather
operation can indicate contaminants such as gas or
moisture collecting in the crankcase. If the oil level is
over the upper mark, change the oil immediately.
9. Add engine oil through the oil fill cap
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located on top
of the valve cover.
10. When finished, reinstall dipstick and lock the lever.
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE
Always change engine oil and filter at the intervals
outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Always
change the oil filter whenever changing the engine oil.
The engine oil dipstick is located on the right front side of
the engine. The engine oil fill cap is located on top of the
valve cover. Access the oil dipstick and oil fill cap by
tilting the rear cargo box
The crankcase drain plug is located on the bottom of the
crankcase. Access the drain plug through the skid plate
access hole located directly under the crankcase.
1. Position vehicle on a level surface and place the
transmission in PARK.
2. Stop the engine and allow it to cool down.
MAINTENANCE