Polaris Sportsman 9921828 - 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 66. Always change the oil filter
whenever changing oil.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for two to three minutes.
3. Stop the engine.
4. Clean the area around the drain
plug.
5. Place a drain pan under the oil
tank.
6. 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.
7. Install a new sealing washer on
the drain plug. The sealing sur-
faces on drain plug and crank-
case should be clean and free of
burrs, nicks or scratches.
8. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque
to 14-17 ft. lbs. (19-23 Nm).
9. Disconnect the lower oil deliv-
ery hose and remove the screen
fitting from the oil tank. Clean
the fitting.
Tip: The fitting threads must be sealed with LOCTITE PST 505 or PTFE seal
tape.
Drain
Plug
Screen
Fitting
New Sealing Washer
Alignment Mark