Engine Oil Level; Oil And Filter Change - Polaris SPORTSMAN 600 2003 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE

ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The 600/700 engine is a wet--sump engine, meaning
the oil is contained in the bottom of the crankcase. To
check the oil level:
Dipstick
Ill.1
1. Set machine on a level surface.
2. Start and run engine for 20-30 seconds.
3. Stop engine and unlock the lever lock.(Ill. 2)
Remove dipstick and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Lever Lock
SAFE
Ill.2
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
Dipstick
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.

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
Oil may be hot. Do not allow hot oil to
CAUTION:
come into contact with skin, as serious burns may
result.
Proper level indication is
2.21