Oil And Filter Change - Polaris Sportsman 700 Efi 2005 Service Manual

OIL AND 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 oil
engine.
4. Place a drain pan beneath crankcase and remove
drain plug.
Crankcase Drain
Engine Oil Drain Plug - Bottom View
CAUTION: Oil may be hot. Do not allow hot oil to
come into contact with 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 192 ± 24 in. lbs.
(21.7 ± 2.7 Nm).
2.24
Oil Filter
(PN 2540006)
8. Place shop towels beneath oil filter. Using Oil
Filter Wrench (PV- -43527),
counterclockwise to remove.
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 Premium 4 Synthetic Oil (PN 2871281).
Recommended Engine Oil
Polaris Premium 4 All Season Synthetic,
0W- -40 (PN 2871281)
Ambient Temperature Range:
-40_ F to 120_ F
Crankcase Drain Plug Torque:
192 ± 24 in. lbs. (21.7 ± 2.7 Nm)
Oil Filter Torque:
Turn by hand until filter gasket
contacts sealing surface, then
turn an additional 1/2 turn
Oil Filter Wrench:
(PV- -43527)
13. Place gear selector in neutral and set parking
brake.
14. Start the engine and let it idle for one to two
minutes. Stop the engine and inspect for leaks.
15. Re-check the oil level on the dipstick and add oil
as necessary to bring the level to the upper mark
on the dipstick.
16. Dispose of used filter and oil properly
MAINTENANCE
turn filter
.