Maintenance, Oil and filter change, Caution – Polaris Sportsman 9921335 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Oil and Filter Change

Always change the oil and filter at the intervals outlined in the Periodic
Maintenance Chart beginning on page 68. Always change the oil filter
whenever changing oil.

1. Position the vehicle on a level

surface.

2. Place the transmission in neutral.

3. Lock the parking brake.

4. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for

two to three minutes. Stop the engine.

5. Clean the area around the drain plug.

6. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.

7. Remove the drain plug. Use a 6 mm

Allen wrench.

8. Drain the oil.

9. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing

washer.

NOTE:

The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and

crankcase should be clean and free of

burrs, nicks or scratches.

10. Torque to specification. See page 74.

CAUTION

Hot oil can cause serious burns to skin. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin.

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