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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Always check the oil level
daily
. Change the engine oil at the intervals outlined in the Peri-
odic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 50. Always change the oil filter whenever chang-
ing oil.
WARNING!
Vehicle operation with insufficient, deteriorated or contaminated engine oil will cause
accelerated wear and may result in engine seizure, accident and injury. Always perform the
maintenance procedures as outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
Oil Recommendations
NOTICE:
Use of a non-recommended engine oil may cause serious engine damage.
POLARIS recommends the use of POLARIS Diesel Oil (SAE CI-4) for this vehicle. Always
use the the correct viscosity grade based on the ambient temperature expected during opera-
tion. See the chart below.
Oil Viscosity/Ambient Air Temperature Chart
Oil Check
The oil dipstick is located on the engine under the
passenger seat.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the seat.
4. Remove the dipstick. Wipe it dry with a clean
cloth.
5. Reinstall the dipstick, then remove it and check
the oil level. Maintain the oil level in the safe
range. Do not overfill.
Tip:
Due to the dipstick entry angle into the crankcase, the
oil level will read higher on the bottom side of the dip-
stick. Always read the level on the upper surface of the
dipstick.
-25° F
(-31° C)
+5° F
(-15° C)
+80° F
(+27° C)
+104° F
(+40° C)
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40
Safe
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Safe
Range
Check Level
on Top Side
Dipstick
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