Polaris RANGER ETX 2015 Owner's Manual page 65

ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE - 325
Always change the engine oil when engine is at
operating temperature.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Place the
transmission in PARK.
2. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for two to three
minutes. Stop the engine.
3. Clean the area around the drain plug.
CAUTION
Hot oil can cause burns to skin. Do not allow hot oil to
contact skin.
4. Place a drain pan beneath engine crankcase at the
rear of the vehicle and remove the drain plug (item 1)
/ sealing washer (Item 2).
5. Allow the oil to drain completely.
6. Install a new sealing washer (item 2) onto the drain
plug (item 1).
NOTE
The sealing surfaces on drain plug and crankcase
should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
7. Reinstall the drain plug (item 1). Torque to
specification.
TORQUE
Oil Pan Drain Plug:
12 ft-lb (17 Nm)
8. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the oil filter cover (item
5)and surrounding area on the crankcase.
9. Place shop towels beneath the filter cover to catch oil
drips. Remove the cover screws (item 3).
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10. Remove the cover (item 5). The oil filter (item 6*) may
or may not come out with the cover. If the filter stays
inside the engine, pull it out after removing the cover.
11. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the surface of the
crankcase.
12. A spring (item 7) is located inside the oil filter cavity. It
may or may not come out with filter. If it comes out
with the filter, reinstall it over the fitting (item 9).
MAINTENANCE
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