Engine Oil And Filter Change - Polaris General 2020 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE

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 vehicle on a level surface and place the
transmission in PARK.
2. Stop the engine and allow it to cool down.
3. Clean the area around the crankcase drain plug.
Use caution when performing this procedure. Do not
allow hot engine oil to come into contact with skin, as
serious burns may result.
4. Place a drain pan under the engine crankcase and
remove the drain plug
completely.
5. Using the Oil Filter Wrench (PU-50105) from the
passenger side of the vehicle, turn the oil filter
counter-clockwise to remove it.
6. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the filter sealing
surface on the engine crankcase.
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CAUTION
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7. Lubricate the O-ring on the new oil filter with a film of
fresh engine oil. Check to make sure the O-ring is in
good condition. Install the oil filter.
TORQUE
Oil Filter Torque:
Turn by hand until filter O-ring contacts sealing surface,
then turn an additional 3/4 turn.
8. Replace the sealing washer on drain plug.
NOTICE
The sealing surface on the drain plug should be clean
and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
9. Reinstall the engine crankcase drain plug. Torque
drain plug to specification.
TORQUE
Crankcase Drain Plug:
12 lb-ft (16 Nm)
10. Remove oil fill cap. Fill engine with recommended
engine oil.
FLUID CAPACITY
Recommended Engine Oil:
Capacity: 2.5 Qt (2.4 L)
PS-4 5W-50 Full Synthetic
Ambient Temp Range: -35° F to 100° F
PS-4 10W-40 Extreme Duty Full Synthetic
Ambient Temp Range: 0° F to 120° F
11. Verify the transmission is still in PARK.
12. Start the engine and allow it to idle for 30 seconds.
13. Stop the engine and inspect for oil leaks. Wait at least
15 seconds before removing the dipstick.
14. Ensure oil level is within SAFE range on dipstick.
Refer to "Engine Oil Level" page 2.27 procedure.
15. Reinstall the skid plates. Refer to "Front Body
Component Installation" page
16. Dispose of used oil and filter properly.
9850067 R01 - 2020-2021 GENERAL / GENERAL XP Service Manual
procedure.
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