Oil And Filter Change - Polaris 2014 Sportsman 570 EFI Owner's Manual

Engine Oil

Oil and Filter Change

Always change the oil and filter at the intervals outlined in the Periodic
Maintenance Chart beginning on page 76. Always change the oil filter
whenever changing oil.
1. Position the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Start the engine. Allow it to warm
up at idle for two to three
minutes.
3. Stop the engine.
4. Clean the area around the drain
plug.
5. Place a drain pan under the crank
case.
6. Remove the drain plug. Allow the
oil to drain completely.
CAUTION! Hot oil can cause burns to
skin. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin.
7. 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.
8. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 14-18 ft. lbs. (19-24 Nm).
9. Place shop towels beneath the oil filter. Using an oil filter wrench
(available from your POLARIS dealer), turn the filter counter-
clockwise to remove it.
10. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the filter sealing surface on the
crankcase.
MAINTENANCE
Front View of the Engine
Oil
Filter
Drain Plug
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