Polaris BRUTUS Owner's Manual page 89

MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil and Filter Change
Always change the oil and filter at the intervals outlined in the
Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 78. Always
change the oil filter whenever changing oil.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Run the engine for two to three minutes until warm. Stop
the engine.
3. Clean the area around the drain plug.
4. Place a drain pan beneath the engine crankcase.
CAUTION! Hot oil can cause burns to skin. Do not allow hot oil to
contact skin.
5. Remove the drain plug. Allow the oil to drain completely.
6. Reinstall the sealing washer on the drain plug. The sealing
surfaces on drain plug and crankcase should be clean and
free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
7. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 25 ft. lbs. (34 Nm).
8. Place shop towels beneath the oil filter. Using an oil filter
wrench, turn the filter counter-clockwise to remove it.
9. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the filter sealing surface on
the crankcase.
10. Lubricate the o-ring on the new filter with a film of fresh
engine oil. Check to make sure the o-ring is in good condi-
tion.
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11. Install the new filter and turn by hand until the filter gasket
contacts the sealing surface, then turn and additional 1/2
turn.
12. Remove the oil fill cap and add 2.75 quarts (2.6 l) of the
recommended oil.
13. Reinstall the oil
fill cap.
14. Shift the trans-
mission to PARK.
15. Apply the brakes.
16. Start the engine.
Allow it to idle
for one to two
minutes.
17. Stop the engine.
Inspect for leaks.
18. Allow time for
the oil to drain
back into the pan
before checking
to prevent overfilling the engine. Check the oil level on
the dipstick and add oil as necessary to bring the level to
the upper mark on the dipstick.
19. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.
Oil Fill Cap