Caution, Engine break-in, Checking engine oil – Polaris 120 XC SP User Manual
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ENGINE BREAK-IN
With a basic understanding of how the snowmobile works, and with
close attention paid to maintenance tips, you will be ready to ride.
Keep in mind these recommendations as well as those covered
throughout this manual.
Checking Engine Oil
Before checking or refilling engine
oil, be sure the engine is located on a
stable, level surface and stopped.
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Do not thread the gauge into the oil
filler (A) to check oil level.
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If the oil level is below the lower lev-
el line (B) on the dipstick, you must
add oil to the upper level (C) of the
dipstick. Use the table to determine
the proper oil.
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Change the oil if it is contaminated.
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Use class SE, SF (API classification)
or higher grade oil.
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If multi--grade oil is used, oil con-
sumption will increase when the am-
bient temperature is high.
Use only Polaris Premium 4 All Season synthetic oil. Never
substitute or mix oil brands. Serious engine damage and
voiding of warranty can result.
CAUTION
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--4
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14
0
32
10j
50
20
68
30
86
40_C
104_F
Ambient
Temp
Multi
grade
Single
grade
5W
10W-30
10W-40
10W
20W
#20
#30
#40
B
A
C