Engine; Engine Oil Level; Engine Oil And Filter Change - Polaris Sportsman 850 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE

ENGINE

ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Polaris recommends the use of Polaris PS-4 synthetic
engine oil. Oil may need to be changed more frequently if
Polaris engine oil is not used.
CAUTION
Mixing brands or using a non-recommended engine oil
may cause serious engine damage. Always use the
recommended engine oil. Never substitute or mix
engine oil brands.
1. Locate engine oil dipstick on the left side of the ATV.
2. Position the ATV on a level surface.
3. Stop engine and remove the dipstick. Wipe it dry with
a clean cloth.
4. Reinstall and tighten the dipstick.
The dipstick must be screwed in completely to ensure
an accurate measurement.
5. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.
6. Maintain the oil level in the safe range. Do not
overfill.
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NOTE

ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE

Always change engine oil and filter at the intervals
outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Always
change the oil filter whenever changing the engine oil.
1. Position the ATV on a level surface.
2. Place the transmission in park.
3. Start engine and allow it to run for two to three
minutes until the engine is warm.
4. Stop the engine.
5. Remove the fasteners
frame. Clean the area around the drain plug.
6. Place a drain pan beneath the engine crankcase.
7. Using a 6 mm Hex driver, remove the drain plug and
allow the engine oil to drain completely.
CAUTION
Hot oil can cause serious burns to skin.
Do not allow hot oil to contact skin.
8. Replace the sealing washer on the drain plug.
The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and crankcase
should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
9. Reinstall drain plug and torque to specification.
TORQUE
Engine Drain Plug:
12 ft-lbs (16 Nm)
q w
and guard plate from the
NOTE