Polaris 2016 Victory Cross Country - Manual (Page 57)

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Maintenance
Engine Oil / Filter Change
Change the engine oil at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance table beginning on page 53.
1. Start the engine and allow it to idle for several
minutes. Stop the engine.
Tip: The engine must be at normal operating temperature before
changing the oil.
CAUTION! Hot engine and exhaust components can cause
burns to skin and can ignite a fire if exposed to flammable
materials. Always park the motorcycle clear of flammable
materials and where people are not likely to contact hot
components.
2. Position the motorcycle securely on the sidestand.
3. Place a drain pan under the drain plug and oil filter. Remove the drain plug and seal.
Allow the oil to drain completely.
Tool: 6 mm Allen wrench
4. Slowly loosen the oil filter. Allow the oil to drain completely.
Tool: 2 1/2 inch (63.5 mm) oil filter wrench
5. Clean the drain plug sealing surface on the crankcase. Reinstall the drain plug with a
new seal. DO NOT overtighten.
Torque: 15 ft-lbs (20 Nm)
6. Clean the oil filter mounting threads and gasket sealing surface on the crankcase. Make
sure the new oil filter gasket is properly seated in the new oil filter. Apply a thin film of
clean engine oil to the gasket. Screw the new filter on until the gasket contacts the
sealing surface. Tighten the filter by hand an additional 3/4 turn.
7. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick. Add approximately 4.5 quarts (4.25 liters) of the
recommended oil. Reinstall the oil fill cap.
NOTICE: Do not add chemical additives to the engine oil. Some automotive engine oils contain
additives that could damage or reduce the service life of the wet clutch in your motorcycle.
8. Start the engine and allow it to idle for several
minutes. Stop the engine.
NOTICE: After an oil change, the low oil pressure indicator or
display remains illuminated longer than usual.
Revving the engine while the low oil pressure indicator
or display is illuminated can damage the engine.
9. Check for leaks around the drain plug and oil filter.
10. Check the oil level and adjust if needed.
11. Recycle the used oil and filter properly.
Oil Capacities
Engine Oil Capacity at Oil Change
(including filter) 4.5 qt. (4.25 liter)
(approximately)
Engine Oil Capacity at Oil Change
(not including filter) 4.0 qt. (3.8 liter)
(approximately)
Drain Plug
Oil Filter
1 qt. (.9 l)
(approximately)
Oil Check/Fill