Polaris Sportsman Touring 500 HO - Manual (Page 79)

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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil and Filter Change
12. Place shop towels beneath the oil
filter. Using an oil filter wrench,
turn the filter counter-clockwise
to remove it.
13. Make sure the o-ring from the old
filter is completely removed from
the engine. Using a clean dry
cloth, clean the filter sealing sur-
face on the crankcase.
14. Lubricate the o-ring on the new filter with a film of fresh engine oil.
Check to make sure the o-ring is in good condition.
15. Install the new filter and rotate it clockwise by hand until the filter
gasket contacts the sealing surface, then turn it an additional 1/2
turn.
16. 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.
17. Reinstall the drain plug. The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and
crankcase should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
18. Remove the dipstick.
19. Add two quarts (1.9 l) of recommended oil. If the sump is not
drained, add about 1 3/4 quarts (1.6 l) initially.
20. Reinstall the dipstick.
21. Place the transmission in PARK.
22. Lock the parking brake.
23. Prime the oil pump using the procedure on page 76. Then stop
the engine and inspect for leaks.
24. Check the oil level. Add oil as needed to bring the level to the upper
mark on the dipstick.
25. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.