Polaris 2000 Victory Sport Cruiser - Manual (Page 41)

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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil Level
Use the following procedure to check the engine oil level.
1. Warm up the machine for several min-
utes.
2. Stop the engine and wait 3-5 minutes.
3. Remove the dipstick and clean the oil
off of the dipstick.
4. Place machine on a level area and hold
it in an upright position.
5. Check the engine oil level with the mo-
torcycle held upright, 3-5 minutes after
having been run with the dipstick
screwed in and seated.
6. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level. The oil level should be between the
maximum and minimum marks. If the level is low, add oil to raise it to the speci-
fied level.
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
CAUTION
An oil filter wrench is required
when replacing the oil filter. Take
your machine to a Victory dealer
or refer to the service manual
when replacing the oil filter.
1. Warm up the engine for sev-
eral minutes.
2. Stop the engine. Securely
support the machine on its
sidestand.
CAUTION
Take care not to upset the machine while working on it.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine and remove the dipstick.
4. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil.
5. Remove the oil filter.
6. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer (if the used washer is dam-
aged) and tighten it to 28 ft. lbs.
7. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter. Make sure the
O-ring is seated properly.
Drain Plug
Oil Filter