Polaris 4X4 500 EFI - Manual (Page 64)

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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil and Filter Change
10. Reattach the oil line.
11. Place shop towels beneath
the oil filter. Using an oil fil-
ter wrench, turn the filter
counterclockwise to remove
it.
12. Using a clean dry cloth,
clean the filter sealing sur-
face on the crankcase.
13. Lubricate the gasket on the
new filter with a film of new
engine oil. Make sure the
gasket is in good condition.
Make sure the gasket from
the old filter is not still on
the engine.
14. Install the new filter and turn by hand until the filter gasket contacts
the sealing surface, then turn and additional 1/2 turn.
15. Approximately one cup of engine oil will remain in the crankcase.
To drain, remove the drain plug on the lower right side of the crank-
case.
NOTE: The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and crankcase should be clean
and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
16. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
17. Remove the dipstick and fill the tank with two quarts (1.9 l) of the
recommended oil.
18. Place the gear selector in neutral and engage the parking brake.
19. Prime the oil pump using the procedure on page 62. Then stop
the engine and inspect for leaks.
20. Check the oil level on the dipstick. Add oil as necessary to bring the
level to the upper mark on the dipstick.
21. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.
Oil Filter