Polaris 2002 ATV Sportsman 6X6 - Manual (Page 87)

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Lubrication Recommendations
8. Place shop towels beneath oil filter. Using an oil filter wrench, turn
filter counterclockwise to remove.
9. Using a clean dry cloth, clean filter sealing surface on crankcase.
10. Lubricate the O-Ring on the new filter with a film of new engine oil.
Check to make sure the O-Ring is in good condition. Also make sure
the O-ring from the old filter is not still on the engine.
11. Install new filter and tighten by hand 1/2 to 3/4 turn after gasket
contact.
12. Approximately 1 cup of engine oil will remain in the crankcase. To
drain, remove drain plug found on lower right side of crankcase.
NOTE: The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and crankcase should
be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
13. Reinstall drain plug.
14. Remove dipstick and add 2 quarts (1.9 l) of Polaris Premium 4
synthetic oil. Reinstall dipstick. NOTE: If sump is not drained, add
about 1 3/4 quarts initially.
15. Place gear selector in neutral and set parking brake.
16. Start engine and let it idle for one to two minutes. Stop engine and
inspect for leaks.
17. Re-check oil level on the dipstick and add oil as necessary to bring the
level to the upper mark on the dipstick.
18. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.