Polaris Sportsman 9920775 - Manual (Page 81)

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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 70. Always change the oil filter
whenever changing oil.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Start the engine. Allow it to
idle for two to three minutes.
Stop the engine.
3. Clean the area around the
drain plug.
4. Place a drain pan under the oil
tank. Remove the drain plug.
Allow the oil to drain com-
pletely.
5. Install a new sealing washer
on the drain plug.
NOTE: The sealing surfaces on
drain plug and crankcase
should be clean and free of
burrs, nicks or scratches.
6. Reinstall the drain plug.
Torque to 14-17 ft. lbs. (19-23
Nm).
7. Disconnect the lower oil
delivery hose and remove the
screen fitting from the oil
tank. Clean the fitting.
NOTE: The fitting threads must be sealed with LOCTITE PST 505 or PTFE
seal tape.
CAUTION
Hot oil can cause serious burns to skin. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin.
If the ATV is left without oil in the system for extended periods, the oil pump
may lose its prime, which could result in engine damage. Always replace the
oil and filter within a few hours of draining the oil. Do not allow the vehicle to
be without oil overnight.
Drain
Plug
Screen
Fitting
New Sealing Washer
Alignment Mark