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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil and Filter Change
9. Place shop towels beneath
the oil filter. Using an oil
filter wrench (available
from your POLARIS
dealer), turn the filter
counter-clockwise to
remove it.
10. Using a clean dry cloth,
clean the filter sealing sur-
face on the crankcase.
11. Lubricate the o-ring on the
new filter with a film of
fresh engine oil. Check to
make sure the o-ring is in
good condition.
12. Install the new filter and
rotate it clockwise by
hand until the filter gasket
contacts the sealing sur-
face, then turn it an additional 1/2 turn.
13. Remove the dipstick. Add the proper amount of the recommended
oil. Do not overfill.
14. Reinstall the dipstick.
15. Place the transmission in PARK.
16. Lock the parking brake.
17. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for one to two minutes.
18. Stop the engine.
19. Check for leaks.
20. Check the oil level. Add oil as needed to bring the level to the upper
mark on the dipstick.
21. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.
Oil Filter
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