Polaris 2011 ATV Sportsman Forest 500 - Manual (Page 73)

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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil Change
Hot oil may result in serious burns. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin.
1. Position the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Place the transmission in PARK.
3. Start the engine. Allow it to idle
for two minutes.
4. Stop the engine.
5. Clean the area
around the drain
plug.
6. Place a drain pan
under the oil tank.
7. Remove the drain
plug.
8. Drain the oil.
9. Clean the drain plug. Reinstall the drain
plug with a new sealing washer.
10. Torque to specification. See page 69.
Drain
Plug
New Sealing Washer
Screen
Fitting