Oil Pressure Test; Engine Lubrication - Polaris 2005 SPORTSMAN 500 Servise Manual

ENGINE
HIGH .002 (.05mm)
A
2. To correct a situation like the one shown in the
illustration at right, squeeze the crankshaft at
point A. (Use tool from alignment kit).
HIGH .002 (.05mm)
A
3. If the crank rod pin location is 180_ from the dial
indicator (opposite that shown above), it will be
necessary to spread the crankshaft at position A
as shown in the illustration at right.
rebuilding and straightening a crankshaft, runout
must be as close to zero as possible.
NOTE: Maximum allowable runout is .0024I.

ENGINE LUBRICATION -

EH50PL
Oil Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polaris Premium 4 Synthetic
(PN 2871281); or API certified "SH" 5W30 oil
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . Approximately 2 U.S.
Quarts (1.9 l)
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PN 3084963
Filter Wrench . . . . . . . . (PV- -43527)
*Drain Plug / Screen Fitting
fitting is removed, follow oil pump priming procedure).
*Oil Pressure Specification
RPM, Polaris 0W--40 Synthetic (Engine Hot)
3.10
HIGH .005 (.13mm)
A
A
HIGH .005 (.13mm)
When
. . 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm) (If
. . . 20 PSI @ 5500

OIL PRESSURE TEST -

EH50PL
1. Remove blind plug on front left cylinder head.
2. Insert a 1/8 NPT oil pressure gauge adaptor into
the cylinder head and attach the gauge.
3. Start engine and allow it to reach operating
temperature, monitoring gauge indicator.
NOTE: Use Polaris Premium 4 Synthetic Engine
Lubricant (PN 2871281).
Oil Pressure at 5500 RPM (Engine Hot):
Standard: 20 PSI
Minimum: 12 PSI