Polaris Sportsman 800 Big Boss - Manual (Page 76)

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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil and Filter Change
Always change the oil and filter at the intervals outlined in the Periodic
Maintenance Chart beginning on page 67. Always change the oil filter
whenever changing oil.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Start the engine.
Allow it to warm up at
idle for two to three
minutes. Stop the
engine.
3. Clean the area around
the drain plug.
4. Place a drain pan
under the crankcase.
5. Remove the drain
plug. Allow the oil to
drain completely.
CAUTION! Hot oil can cause burns to skin. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin.
6. Install a new sealing washer on the drain plug. The sealing surfaces
on drain plug and crankcase should be clean and free of burrs, nicks
or scratches.
7. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm).
8. Place shop towels beneath the oil
filter. Using an oil filter wrench
(available from your Polaris
dealer), turn the filter counter-
clockwise to remove it.
9. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the
filter sealing surface on the
crankcase.
Drain Plug Location
to front