Oil Pump Priming - Polaris 2011 RANGER RZR Service Manual

ENGINE
8. Install breather reed (G) into rocker cover (H). Lightly
apply black RTV sealant to the outer edges of the breather
reed. The reed has a tab and will assemble one-way only.
Torque the breather bolts to specification.
G
Breather Bolt Toque:
20 5 in. lbs. (2.5
±
NOTE: When applying RTV, do not get any RTV
inside the reed assembly.
9. Place a new seal (I) into the bottom of the cover. Be sure
the seal is seated into the cover properly.
IMPORTANT: Before assembly, clean the bolts and
bolt holes with Primer N (PN 2874275) to remove any
debris. This will ensure proper sealing when installing
bolts.
10. Install rocker cover. Torque bolts in sequence to
specification.
Rocker Cover Bolt Torque:
84  8 in. lbs. (9.5  0.9 Nm)
3.58
20 ± 5 in. lbs.
(2.5 ± .55 Nm)
H
I
= T
0.55 Nm)
±
= T
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11. Install thermostat (J), new O-ring, and thermostat housing.
Torque to specification.
L
120 in. lbs.
(13.5 Nm)
Thermostat Housing Bolt Torque:
84  8 in. lbs. (9.5 0.9 Nm)
12. Install 3/8" coolant hose fitting (L) and torque to
specification.
13. Install temperature sender (K) and torque to specification.
Temperature Sender Torque:
17 ± 2 ft. lbs. (23 ± 3 Nm)

Oil Pump Priming

CAUTION
After any reassembly or rebuild, the engine
must be primed using the Oil Priming Adapter
(PU-45778) and a 3/4-full oil filter before initial
start-up. Follow the steps in this section to
properly prime the engine and aid proper engine
break in. Failure to perform this procedure may
cause internal engine damage on initial start-up.
17 ± 2 ft. lbs.
K
(23 ± 3 Nm)
J
84 ± 8 in. lbs.
(9.5 ± 0.9 Nm)
= T
K
= T