Polaris 2012 ATV RZR 170 - Manual (Page 63)

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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil Change
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Set the parking brake.
2. Clean the area around the pre-filter plug.
3. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for two to three minutes.
4. Stop the engine.
Hot oil can cause burns to skin. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin.
5. Place a drain pan under the
engine crankcase.
6. Remove the pre-filter plug.
Allow the oil to drain com-
pletely.
7. Wash the oil pre-filter screen with solvent to remove debris. Allow
the screen to air dry.
8. Clean the pre-filter plug. Install a new sealing washer on the plug.
The sealing surfaces on the plug and crankcase should be clean and
free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
9. Reassemble the pre-filter screen and spring to the pre-filter plug.
10. Reinstall the pre-filter drain plug. Torque to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).
11. Remove the dipstick. Add 37 oz. (1.1 liters) of the recommended
oil. Do not overfill. See the specifications section beginning on
page 92 for capacities.
12. Reinstall the dipstick.
13. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for one to two minutes.
14. Stop the engine and inspect for leaks.
15. Check the oil level. Add oil as needed to bring the level to the upper
mark on the dipstick.
16. Dispose of used oil properly.