User Manual - Page 112

For SPORTSMAN 450 H.O.. Also, The document are for others Polaris models: SPORTSMAN 570, SPORTSMAN 570 EPS, SPORTSMAN 570 EFI, SPORTSMAN 570 SP, SPORTSMAN 570 HD, SPORTSMAN 570 UTILITY EDITION, SPORTSMAN 570 SP HUNTER EDITION, SPORTSMAN 450 HO, SPORTSMAN 450 HO EPS, SPORTSMAN 450 HD, SPORTSMAN 450 UTILITY EDITION, SPORTSMAN TOURING 570, SPORTSMAN TOURING 570 EPS, SPORTSMAN TOURING 570 SP, SPORTSMAN X2 570 EPS, UTE 570 HD, SPORTSMAN 6X6 570

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OIL FILTER CHANGE
IMPORTANT
Always change the oil filter whenever changing oil.
See the fluid recommendation table for
capacities and plug torques. Always
change the filter at the intervals outlined
in the Periodic Maintenance Chart
beginning on page 104.
1. Place shop towels beneath the oil filter
w
. Using an oil filter wrench
(available from your POLARIS dealer), turn the filter counter- clockwise to
remove it.
2. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the filter sealing surface on the crankcase.
3. 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.
4. Install the new filter and rotate it clockwise by hand until the filter gasket
contacts the sealing surface, then turn it an additional 3/4 turn.
5. Remove the dipstick.
6. Add the proper amount of the recommended oil. Do not overfill.
7. Reinstall the dipstick.
8. Place the transmission in PARK.
9. Lock the parking brake.
10. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for one to two minutes.
11. Stop the engine.
12. Check for leaks.
13. Check the oil level. Add oil as needed to bring the level to the upper mark on
the dipstick.
14. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.
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MAINTENANCE
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