Engine Break-In Period; Oil Pressure Test - Polaris GENERAL 2016 Service Manual

ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM
32. Install a new oil filter. Lubricate the seal with engine
oil prior to installation. Add recommended oil to
engine. Additional oil may be required after complete
engine disassembly. Check level after filling and add
oil as needed. Refer to "Engine Oil and Filter
Change"page 3.20 procedure.
33. Bleed the cooling system. Refer to "Cooling System
Bleeding"page 3.94 procedure.
34. Install the seats.
35. Start engine and check for any oil or coolant leaks.
36. Check the engine oil level.
37. Refer customer to "Engine Break-In Period"page
3.32 upon returning vehicle to customer.

ENGINE BREAK-IN PERIOD

The break-in period consists of the first 25 hours of
operation, or the time it takes to use 15 gallons (57 liters)
of fuel. Careful treatment of a new engine and drive
components will result in more efficient performance and
longer life for these components.
CAUTION
Use only recommended Engine Oil.
Never substitute or mix oil brands. Serious engine
damage and voiding of warranty can result.
Do not operate at full throttle or high speeds for
extended periods during the first three hours of use.
Excessive heat can build up and cause damage to
close fitted engine parts.
1. Fill fuel tank with unleaded fuel which has a minimum
pump octane number of 87 = (R + M)/2.
2. Check oil level indicated on dipstick. Add oil if
necessary. Refer to "Engine Oil Level"page 3.19
procedure.
3. Drive slowly at first to gradually bring engine up to
operating temperature.
4. Vary throttle positions. Do not operate at sustained
idle or sustained high speed.
5. Perform regular checks on fluid levels, controls and
all important bolt torques.
6. Change oil and oil filter after 25 hour break-in period.
7. Pull only light loads.
3.32

OIL PRESSURE TEST

1. Depending on the Oil Gallery Plug type, attach either
the Oil Pressure Gauge Adapter (PU-50565) or (PU-
52492) to the Oil Pressure Gauge (PV-43531).
Oil Pressure Gauge: PV-43531
Oil Pressure Gauge Adapter: PU-50565 or PU-52492
2. Remove the seats, engine service panel, and divider
panel heat shield.
3. Clean the area around the main oil gallery plug
located in the upper crankcase on the MAG side of
the engine.
4. Remove the plug and insert the oil pressure adapter.
Torque the adapter to specification.
TORQUE
PU-50565: 16 ft-lbs (22 Nm)
PU-52492: 22 ft-lbs (30 Nm)
5. Start engine and allow it to reach operating
temperature, monitoring gauge indication.
NOTICE
Test results are based on the use of the recommended
engine oil (Polaris PS-4 or PS-4 Extreme Duty) at
operating temperature, and may vary considerably if
any other oil is used or if engine is not up to
temperature.
Oil Pressure Specification (Engine Hot):
Minimum @ 1200 RPM: 10 PSI
Minimum @ 7000 RPM: 40 PSI
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