Polaris Sportsman 450 2021 Owner's Manual page 118

MAINTENANCE
OIL AND OIL FILTER CHANGE
IMPORTANT
Always change the oil filter whenever changing oil.
See the fluid recommendation
table for capacities and plug
torques. Always change the oil
and oil filter at the intervals
outlined in the Periodic
Maintenance Chart beginning
on page 100. Always change
the oil filter whenever
changing oil.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Put the transmission in PARK (P) and lock the parking brake.
3. Start the engine. Allow it to warm up at idle for two to three minutes.
4. Stop the engine.
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5. Clean the area around the drain plug
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6. Place a drain pan under the crankcase.
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7. Remove the drain plug and washer. Allow the oil to drain completely.
CAUTION
Hot oil can cause burns to skin. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin.
8. Install a new sealing washer on the drain plug. The sealing surfaces on drain
plug and crankcase should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
9. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification.
TORQUE
Drain Plug
12 ft-lbs (16 N·m)
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