Polaris GENERAL 1000 2017 Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety page 66

MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil and Filter Change
Always change the oil and filter at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart
beginning on page 59. Always change the oil filter whenever changing oil.
The crankcase drain plug is located on the bottom of the crankcase. Access the drain plug
through the access hole in the skid plate under the crankcase (see next page).
CAUTION! Always remove all cargo from the cargo box before lifting the box to access engine
components.
Access the oil fill cap, dipstick and filter under the
cargo box.
1. Remove all cargo from the cargo box. See page
48.
2. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
3. Place the transmission in PARK.
4. Stand clear and pull up on the cargo box release
lever. Lift the front of the cargo box.
5. For maximum clearance in the engine
compartment, detach the cargo box shock from
the base of the box.
6. Carefully detach the fuel line and spark plug
wires from their retaining clips on the outlet
hose, then loosen the outlet hose clamp and
remove the hose from the clutch cover.
CAUTION! Do not allow debris or other objects to enter
the clutch cover.
7. Locate the crankcase drain plug access hole
in the skid plate.
8. Clean the area around the crankcase drain
plug.
CAUTION! Hot oil can cause burns to skin. Do not
allow hot oil to contact skin.
9. Place a drain pan under the engine crankcase
and remove the drain plug. Allow the oil to
drain completely.
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Fuel Line
Spark Plug
Wire Clip
Outlet Hose Clamp
Access Hole
Bottom View of Skid Plate
Clip