Oil/Filter Change - Polaris 2008 sportsman 800efi Service Manual

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4. Reinstall dipstick and push it into place. Do not lock the
dipstick.
NOTE: Make certain the dipstick is inserted all the
way into the filler tube to keep the angle and depth of
stick consistent. When reinstalling the dipstick,
make certain to seat the lever lock.
5. Remove dipstick and check to see that the oil level is in the
normal range. Add oil as indicated by the level on the
dipstick. Do not overfill. (See NOTE below!)
NOTE: Due to the dipstick entry angle into the
crankcase, the oil level will read higher on the
bottom side of the dipstick. Proper level indication
is determined on the upper side of the dipstick as it
is being removed, regardless of the level marks
being on top or on bottom. (See illustration)
Dipstick
Always read top side of dipstick to
properly check oil level in crankcase.
NOTE: A rising oil level between checks in cool
weather driving can indicate contaminants such as
gas or moisture collecting in the crankcase. If the oil
level is over the full mark, change the oil
immediately.
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Oil/filter Change

1. Place vehicle on a level surface.
2. Run engine two to three minutes until warm. Stop engine.
3. Clean area around drain plug at bottom of engine.
4. Place a drain pan beneath crankcase and remove drain plug.
CAUTION
Do not allow hot oil to come into contact
with your skin, as serious burns may result.
5. Allow oil to drain completely.
6. Replace the sealing washer on drain plug.
NOTE: The sealing surfaces on drain plug and oil
tank should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or
scratches.
7. Reinstall drain plug and torque to specification.
Drain Plug Torque:
15 ± 2 ft.lbs. (21.7 ± 2.7 Nm)
8. Place shop towels beneath oil filter. Using Oil Filter
Wrench PV-43527, turn filter counterclockwise to remove.
Oil Filter
9. Using a clean dry cloth, clean filter sealing surface on
crankcase.
10. Lubricate O-ring on new filter with a film of fresh engine
oil. Check to make sure the O-ring is in good condition.
11. Install new filter and turn by hand until filter gasket contacts
the sealing surface, then turn an additional 1/2 turn.
12. Remove dipstick and fill sump with 2 quarts (1.9 l) of
Polaris PS 4 Plus Synthetic Oil.
13. Place gear selector in park and set the parking brake.
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