Polaris Sprotsman 700, Safety And Maintenance Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Lubrication
Oil and Filter Change
1. Place vehicle on a level surface.
2. Run engine two to three minutes until warm. Stop engine.
3. Clean area around drain plug.
4. Place a drain pan beneath engine crankcase and remove drain plug.
CAUTION: Oil may be hot. Do not allow hot oil to come into
contact with skin as serious burns may result.
5. Allow oil to drain completely.
6. Replace sealing washer on drain plug.
NOTE: The sealing
surfaces on drain plug and crankcase should be clean and free of
burrs, nicks or scratches.
7. Reinstall drain plug and torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
8. Place shop towels beneath oil filter. Using an oil filter wrench,
turn filter counterclockwise to remove.
9. Using a clean dry cloth, clean filter sealing surface on crankcase.
10. Lubricate O-ring on new filter with a film of new engine oil.
Check to make sure the O-ring is in good condition.
11. Install new filter and turn by hand until filter gasket contacts the
sealing surface, then turn and additional 1/2 turn.
12. Remove dipstick and fill sump with 2 quarts (1.9 l) of Polaris
Premium 4 synthetic oil.
13. Place gear selector in neutral and set parking brake.
14. Start the engine and let it idle for one to two minutes. Stop the
engine and inspect for leaks.
15. Re-check the oil level on the dipstick and add oil as necessary to
bring the level to the upper mark on the dipstick.
16. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.
NOTE: Drain Plug Torque: 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm); Oil Filter Torque: Turn
by hand until filter gasket contacts the sealing surface, then turn an
additional 1/2 turn.