Polaris 2005 Sportsman MV7 Service Manual page 114

ENGINE
the pattern on Page 3.4 to 16 ± 2 ft.lbs. (22 ± 2.7
Nm).
46. Install the outer recoil housing. Torque the screws
to 16 ± 2 ft.lbs. (22 ± 2.7 Nm). Refer to the exploded
view at the beginning of the chapter.
47. Test the recoil by slowly pulling the rope out until you
feel pressure and let it return slowly, this will bring
the engine to the compression stroke. Then pull the
rope with a regular pull.
12 ± 1 ft. lbs.
(16 ± 1.35 Nm)
Clean areas of
Lower Recoil
16 ± 2 ft. lbs.
Housing
(22 ± 2.7 Nm)
16 ± 2 ft. lbs.
13 Screws
(22 ± 2.7 Nm)
*Torque in Proper Sequence (Pg. 3.4)
Standard Sportsman 700
48. Install stator housing with new O-rings. Torque the
bolts to 96 ± 12 in.lbs. (10.85 ± 0.35 Nm) and follow
proper bolt torque sequence Pg. 3.4.
Stator Housing Bolt Torque:
96 ± 12 in. lbs. (10.85 ± 0.35 Nm)
*Torque in Proper Sequence (Pg. 3.4)
49. After the engine is completely assembled and
ready for installation, the engine must be properly
primed with Polaris 0W--40 Synthetic Oil (PN
2871281). Fill the oil filter three--quarters full with
Polaris 0W--40 Synthetic Oil (PN 2871281). Let
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Sportsman MV Models
12 Screws
2 Screws
96 ± 12 in. lbs.
(10.85 ± 0.35 Nm)
the oil soak into the filter for 8--10 minutes. Install
the filter onto the engine.
Fill 3/4 full with 0W--40 oil
50. Remove primer plug from the engine. Install the
Oil System Priming Adapter (PU- -45778) into the
oil plug hole. Push 3--5 oz. (approx.) of Polaris
0W--40 into the adapter until resistance is felt.
Remove the adapter. Apply pipe dope or Teflon
tape to the plug threads. Install the plug and
torque to 216 ± 24 in.lbs. (24.4 ± 2.71 Nm).
Oil System Priming Adapter:
(PU- -45778)
WARNING: After any reassembly or
rebuild, the engine must be primed using
the Oil Priming Adapter (PU- - 45778) and
a 3/4- -full oil filter before initial start- -up.
Follow the steps in this section to
properly prime the engine and aid proper
engine break in. Failure to perform this
procedure may cause internal engine
damage on initial start- -up.
PU- -45778