Polaris RANGER XP 900 Owner's Manual page 70

MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil and Filter Change
3. Place the transmission in PARK.
4. Stand clear and pull up on the cargo box release lever. Lift the front of the cargo box.
5. Locate the crankcase drain plug access hole in the skid plate.
6. Clean the area around the crankcase drain plug.
CAUTION! Hot oil can cause burns to skin. Do not allow
hot oil to contact skin.
7. Place a drain pan under the engine crankcase and
remove the drain plug. Allow the oil to drain com-
pletely.
8. 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 crankcase.
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 fil-
ter gasket contacts the sealing surface, then turn
an additional 1/2 turn.
12. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque the drain plug to
12 ft-lbs (16 Nm).
13. Remove the oil fill cap and add 2.5 quarts (2.4 l)
of recommended oil. Reinstall the fill cap.
14. Start the engine and check for leaks.
15. Stop the engine and wait 15 seconds before
removing the dipstick.
16. Remove the dipstick. Wipe it dry with a clean
cloth.
17. Reinstall the dipstick completely. Remove the
dipstick and check the oil level.
18. Remove the oil fill cap and add oil as needed to bring the level to the upper mark on the
dipstick. Do not overfill.
19. Reinstall the fill cap. Reinstall the dipstick.
20. Lower the cargo box and push down securely to latch.
21. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.
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Oil
Oil Fill
Filter
Cap
Access
Hole
Bottom View of Skid Plate
Oil
Dipstick
Crankcase
Drain Plug