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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil in System Check
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Start the engine and allow it
to idle 3-5 seconds (no more than 5 seconds). Turn the engine off.
2. Remove the dipstick. Clean the dipstick with a clean shop towel and
reinstall it, screwing it in completely. Remove the dipstick and ver-
ify that oil is present anywhere on the dipstick.
3. If oil is present, continue with the oil level check procedure begin-
ning on page 94.
4. If oil is not present, add 1/2 quart (.47 l) of the recommended oil.
Reinstall the dipstick, start the engine for no more than 5 seconds,
stop the engine, and recheck for the presence of oil.
5. If oil is present, continue with the oil level check procedure begin-
ning on page 94.
6. If oil is not present, add another 1/2 quart (.47 l) of oil. Reinstall the
dipstick, start the engine for no more than 5 seconds, stop the
engine, and recheck for the presence of oil.
7. If no oil is present on the dipstick, check the oil system for leaks and
proper operation or see your POLARIS dealer.