Maintenance, Caution, Engine oil – Polaris FST Touring User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Engine Oil

Oil Change

Always change the oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic

Maintenance Table beginning on page 88. Clean the foam oil breather

element with each engine oil change. See page 97.
Always use the recommended oil. See page 91, or see your Polaris

dealer about oil change kits, which contain a new filter and the

recommended oil.

NOTE: A special jumper harness is required for changing the oil on

this vehicle. Please see your Polaris dealer to purchase the

harness, which will allow you to use the ignition key to turn

over the engine without starting it. You may also need an

assistant to help with the oil change.

1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Make sure the engine coolant temperature is between 145 and 160

degrees F. (63-71 degrees C). If necessary, start the engine and

allow it to idle until the coolant temperature is within the specified

range.

3. Turn the engine off.

CAUTION

Hot oil and a hot exhaust system and engine can cause serious

burns. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact skin.

4. Open the hood and remove the left side panel.

NOTE: Clamp orientation is critical to the proper operation of the

system. Be aware of clamp placement and orientation when

removing hose clamps. Always reinstall hose clamps in the

same location and position.

5. Remove the oil return hose from the oil tank. Have an assistant

place the end of the hose into a drain pan.

6. Disconnect the starter motor solenoid control switch harness.
7. Insert the female WHITE/RED plug into the male pin from the

starter motor solenoid.

8. Insert the BROWN male pin of the jumper harness into the starter

solenoid’s female port.

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