Oil And Filter Change - Polaris 2005 Sportsman MV7 Service Manual

4. Reinstall dipstick and push it into place. Do not
lock the dipstick.
NOTE: Make certain the dipstick is inserted all the
way into the filler tube to keep the angle and depth of
stick consistent. When reinstalling the dipstick, make
certain to seat the lever lock.
5. Remove dipstick and check to see that the oil
level is in the normal range. Add oil as indicated
by the level on the dipstick. Do not overfill. (See
NOTE below!)
NOTE: Due to the dipstick entry angle into the
crankcase, the oil level will read higher on the bottom
side of the dipstick.
determined on the upper surface of the dipstick as it
is being removed, regardless of the level marks being
on top or on bottom. (See the next illustration)
Dipstick
Always read top side of dipstick to
properly check oil level in crankcase
NOTE: A rising oil level between checks in cool
weather driving can indicate contaminants such as
gas or moisture collecting in the crankcase. If the oil
level is over the full mark, change the oil immediately.
Proper level indication is

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 at bottom of oil
engine.
4. Place a drain pan beneath crankcase and remove
drain plug.
Crankcase Drain
Engine Oil Drain Plug - Bottom View
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 the sealing washer on drain plug.
NOTE: The sealing surfaces on drain plug and oil
tank should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or
scratches.
7. Reinstall drain plug and torque to 192 ± 24 in. lbs.
(21.7 ± 2.7 Nm).
MAINTENANCE
Oil Filter
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