Oil And Filter Change - Polaris 2008 Defense MVRS 800 6X6 Owner's Manual

Engine Oil

Oil and Filter Change

Hot oil can cause serious burns to skin. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin.
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.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Start the engine. Allow it to warm up at idle for two to three min-
utes. Stop the engine.
3. Clean the area around the drain plug.
4. Place a drain pan under the crankcase.
5. Remove the drain plug. Allow the oil to drain completely.
6. Install a new sealing washer on the drain plug.
NOTE:
The sealing surfaces on drain plug and crankcase should be clean and
free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
7. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm).
8. Place shop towels beneath the oil filter. Using an oil filter wrench,
turn the filter counter-clockwise to remove it.
9. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the filter sealing surface on the crank-
case.
10. Lubricate the o-ring on the new filter with a film of fresh engine oil.
Check to make sure the o-ring is in good condition.
11. Install the new filter and turn by hand until the filter gasket contacts
the sealing surface, then turn and additional 1/2 turn.
CAUTION
MAINTENANCE
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