Polaris Scrambler 500 - Manual (Page 90)

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Lubrication Recommendations
Oil and Filter Change
4-Cycle Engines With External Oil Tank
11. Lubricate the gasket on the new filter with a film of new engine
oil. Make sure the gasket is in good condition. Also make sure the
gasket from the old filter is not still on the engine.
12. Install the new filter (1) and tighten by hand 1/2 to 3/4 turn after
the gasket contacts the engine.
13. Approximately one cup of engine oil will remain in the crankcase
sump. To drain, remove the drain plug on the lower right side of
the crankcase.
14. Reinstall the drain plug. NOTE: The sealing surfaces on the drain
plug and crankcase should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or
scratches.
15. Remove the dipstick (2) and add the amount of oil indicated in
your owner’s manual supplement. Reinstall the dipstick. NOTE:
If the sump is not drained, add about 1 3/4 quarts initially.
16. Place the gear selector in
neutral and set the parking
brake.
17. Start the engine and let it
idle for one to two minutes.
Stop the engine and inspect
for leaks.
18. Re-check the oil level on
the dipstick and add oil as
necessary to bring the level
to the upper mark on the
dipstick.
19. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.
Loss of oil pump prime could result in engine damage. It’s extremely
important to drain, refill and start the engine in an expedient manner.
Do not allow the engine to sit without oil for extended periods.
CAUTION
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