Polaris 2011 Sportsman 550 X2 / Sportsman 850 X2

User Manual - Page 93

For SPORTSMAN 550 X2 / SPORTSMAN 850 X2.

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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil and Filter Change
9. Place shop towels beneath the
oil filter. Using an oil filter
wrench (available from your
POLARIS dealer), turn the filter
counterclockwise to remove it.
10. Using a clean dry cloth, clean
the filter sealing surface on the
crankcase.
11. Lubricate the o-ring on the new
filter with a film of fresh engine
oil. Check to make sure the o-
ring is in good condition.
12. Install the new filter and rotate it
clockwise by hand until the fil-
ter gasket contacts the sealing
surface, then turn it an additional 1/2 turn.
13. Remove the dipstick. Add the proper amount of the recommended
oil. Do not overfill.
14. Reinstall the dipstick.
15. Place the transmission in PARK.
16. Lock the parking brake.
17. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for one to two minutes.
18. Stop the engine.
19. Check for leaks.
20. Check the oil level. Add oil as needed to bring the level to the upper
mark on the dipstick.
21. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.
Oil Filter
550 850
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