Polaris TRAIL BOSS 325 2001, Manual

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MAINTENANCE
2.20
OIL AND FILTER CHANGE, CONT.
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 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.
Crankcase Drain Plug Torque:
14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm)
Oil Filter Torque:
Turn by hand until filter gasket
contacts sealing surface, then
turn an additional 1/2 turn
Oil Filter Wrench:
Snap On
t
PN YA997 or 2 1/2 inch