Engine Oil Level; Oil And Filter Change - Polaris 2009 Trail Boss 330 Service Manual

ENGINE OIL LEVEL

To check the oil level:
1. Set machine on a level surface.
2. Start and run engine for 20-30 seconds. This will
return oil to its true level in the engine sump.
3. Stop engine, remove dipstick and wipe dry with a
clean cloth.
4. Reinstall dipstick, screwing into place.
5. The dipstick must be screwed completely in to
ensure accurate measurement.
6. Remove dipstick and check to see that the oil
level is in the normal range. The oil should be
between the top of the bottom crosshatched area
and the bottom of the top crosshatched area. Add
oil as indicated by the level on the dipstick. Do not
overfill.
Normal Oil Operating
Range is between crosshatch.
Crosshatch Areas of Dipstick
NOTE: Do not fill the over the normal oil operating
range. Filling over the normal operating range could
cause a mist of oil to enter the air box.
NOTE: Rising oil level between checks in cool
weather driving, can indicate moisture collecting in the
oil reservoir. If the oil level is over the full mark,
change the oil.
Recommended Engine Oil:
Polaris Premium 4 All Season
Synthetic, 2W- -50

OIL AND FILTER CHANGE

1. Place vehicle on a level surface.
2. Clean area around drain plug at bottom of oil pan.
3. Run engine two to three minutes until warm. Stop
engine.
4. Place a drain pan beneath oil pan and remove
drain plug from under the crankcase. 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.
NOTE: It is not necessary to drain the oil from the oil
cooler, unless contaminants, water, or debris are
found in the crankcase oil.
6. Replace sealing washer (A) 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 14 ft. lbs. (19
Nm).
Drain plug located under the engine.
Crankcase Drain
Engine Sump Drain Plug - Bottom View
8. The oil filter is located on the right side of the
machine. Place shop towels beneath oil filter.
MAINTENANCE
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