Polaris 2005 Sportsman MV7 Service Manual page 46

MAINTENANCE
8. Place shop towels beneath oil filter. Using Oil
Filter Wrench (PV- -43527),
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 fresh
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 an
additional 1/2 turn.
12. Remove dipstick and fill sump with 2 quarts (1.9 l)
of Polaris Premium 4 Synthetic Oil (PN 2871281).
Recommended Engine Oil
Polaris Premium 4 All Season Synthetic,
0W- -40 (PN 2871281)
Ambient Temperature Range:
-40_ F to 120_ F
Crankcase Drain Plug Torque:
192 ± 24 in. lbs. (21.7 ± 2.7 Nm)
Oil Filter Torque:
Turn by hand until filter gasket
contacts sealing surface, then
turn an additional 1/2 turn
Oil Filter Wrench:
(PV- -43527)
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
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STEERING
turn filter
The steering components should be checked
periodically for loose fasteners, worn tie rod ends, and
damage. Also check to make sure all cotter pins are
in place. If cotter pins are removed, they must not be
re-used. Always use new cotter pins.
Replace any worn or damaged steering components.
Steering should move freely through entire range of
travel without binding. Check routing of all cables,
hoses, and wiring to be sure the steering mechanism
is not restricted or limited. NOTE: Whenever steering
components are replaced, check front end alignment.
Use only genuine Polaris parts.
Due to the critical nature of the procedures out-
lined in this chapter, Polaris recommends
steering component repair and adjustment be
performed by an authorized Polaris MSD- -certi-
fied technician when replacing worn or dam-
aged steering parts. Use only genuine Polaris
replacement parts.
One of two methods can be used to measure toe
alignment. The string method and the chalk method.
If adjustment is required, refer to following pages for
procedure.
TIE ROD END / STEERING
INSPECTION
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WARNING
To check for play in the tie rod end,
grasp the steering tie rod, pull in all
directions feeling for movement.
Repeat inspection for inner tie rod
end on steering post.