Oil Change/Filter - Polaris A09BG50AA User Manual

2. Start and run engine for 20-30 seconds. This will
return oil to its true level in the oil tank.
3. Stop engine, remove dipstick and wipe dry with a
clean cloth.
4. Reinstall dipstick, screwing into place.
NOTE: The dipstick must be screwed completely in
to ensure accurate measurement.
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.
ADD 8 OZ. NORMAL
Maintain Oil Level In Normal Range
Screw in completely to check
Recommended Engine Oil:
Polaris Premium 4 All Season
Synthetic, 0W- -40, (PN 2871281)
NOTE: During cold weather operation, the oil level
should be monitored closely. Rising oil level, or milky
looking oil between checks in cold weather driving,
can indicate moisture collecting in the oil reservoir. If
the oil level is over the full mark or milky looking,
change the oil.
OIL AND FILTER CHANGE
WARNING
Personal injury can occur when han-
dling used oil. Hot oil can cause burns
or skin damage.
NOTICE:
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are
contained. Be prepared to collect the fluid
with suitable containers before opening any
compartment or disassembly any component
containing fluids.
1. Place vehicle on a level surface.
2. Run engine two to three minutes until warm. Stop
engine.
3. Clean area around drain plug (B) at bottom of oil
tank. Remove drain plug (B).
FULL
4. Place a drain pan beneath oil tank and remove
drain plug. CAUTION: Oil may be hot. Do not
allow hot oil to come into contact with skin as
serious burns may result.
A
B
5. Allow oil to drain completely.
6. Replace sealing washer (A) on drain plug (B).
NOTE: The sealing surfaces on drain plug and oil
tank should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or
scratches.
7. Reinstall drain plug (B) and torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19
Nm).
8. Loosen clamp (D) on oil hose.
9. Remove oil hose from screen fitting (C) on bottom
of oil tank.
10. Remove screen fitting (C) and clean the screen.
11. Apply Loctitet Thread Sealant 565 (PN
2871956) or an equivalent pipe thread sealant or
PTFE sealant tape to clean, oil free threads of
fitting (C).
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12. nstall screen fitting (C) and rotate a minimum of 2
1/2 turns (clockwise) into the tank threads. Then
rotate the screen fitting (C) clockwise until the
nipple of the screen fitting (C) aligns with the
marking on the tank (see Ill. 3).
Maximum torque for the screen fitting (C) is 25
ft.lbs. (34 Nm), do not overtighten.
13. Install oil hose on fitting (C) and re--install clamp
(D).
D
C
MAINTENANCE
D
C
NOTE:
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