Polaris 2003 Victory Vegas - Manual (Page 85)

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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Changing Engine Oil and Oil Filter Oil Change Kit PN 2873551
A hot engine or hot exhaust pipes can be hazardous. The engine and exhaust pipes are hot for
some time after the engine is stopped. Touching the engine or exhaust pipes while hot can cause
serious burns. Allowing flammable materials to contact a hot engine or exhaust pipes may cause a
fire. Park the motorcycle where people will not touch the engine or exhaust pipes and where it is
not near flammable materials.
WARNING
1. Start and run the engine until it reaches normal operating
temperature. Stop the engine.
2. Securely support the motorcycle on the sidestand.
3. Place an oil drain pan under the drain plug (1) and oil filter (2).
4. Remove the drain plug and seal using the universal tool
provided under the left side cover (see page 124) or a good
quality 6mm Allen socket, allowing the oil to drain into the
pan.
5. Use an oil filter wrench to loosen the filter slowly. Allow oil in
the filter to drain before removing the filter.
6. Use a new seal and reinstall the drain plug.
Torque: 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm)
7. Clean any residue or debris from oil filter mounting plate and
threads.
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