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Maintenance and lubrication, Oil and filter change – Polaris Sawtooth User Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Oil and Filter Change

7. Reinstall the drain plug.

Torque to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).

8. Place shop towels beneath

the oil filter. Using an oil

filter wrench, turn the filter

counterclockwise to remove.

9. Using a clean, dry cloth,

clean the filter sealing

surface on the crankcase.

10. Lubricate the gasket on the

new filter with a film of

engine oil. Check to make

sure the gasket is in good

condition.

11. Install the new filter and

turn by hand until the filter gasket contacts the sealing surface,

then turn and additional 1/2 turn.

12. Remove the oil fill plug and add the recommended oil. Refer to

the specifications section beginning on page 100 for capacities. Do

not overfill.

13. Reinstall the fill plug.
14. Start the engine and let it idle for one to two minutes.
15. Stop the engine and inspect for leaks.
16. Check the oil level and add oil as necessary to maintain the level at

the center of the sight glass.

17. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.