Polaris Sportsman 500 Touring Quadricycle Owner's Manual page 75

Engine Oil
Oil and Filter Change
11. Disconnect the lower oil deliv-
ery hose and remove the screen
fitting from the oil tank. Clean
the fitting.
NOTE:
The fitting threads must be
sealed with LOCTITE PST
505 or PTFE seal tape.
12. Reinstall the screen fitting and
rotate the fitting clockwise a
minimum of 2 1/2 turns into the
tank threads. Continue to rotate
the fitting until the nipple of the fitting aligns with the mark on the
tank.
NOTE:
Do not over-tighten. Maximum torque for the screen fitting is 34 N-m.
13. Reattach the oil line.
14. Place towels under the oil filter.
Using an oil filter wrench, turn the
filter counterclockwise to remove it.
15. Clean the filter sealing area on the
crankcase.
16. Lubricate the filter o-ring. Check to make
sure the o-ring is in good condition.
17. Install the new oil filter. After the filter
contacts the crankcase surface, turn it 1/2
turn by hand.
18. Approximately one cup of engine oil will remain in the crankcase.
To drain, remove the drain plug on the lower right side of the crank-
case.
NOTE:
The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and crankcase should be clean
and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
19. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification. See page 70.
MAINTENANCE
Alignment Mark
73