Polaris FST Touring - Manual (Page 98)

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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil Change
9. Open the handlebar cover. Locate the connector with the BROWN
and RED/WHITE wires. Connect the BROWN wire from the
jumper harness to the BROWN wire on the handlebar harness by
inserting the harness plug into the handlebar wiring harness
connector.
10. Open the fuse box and remove the 20A EFI fuse from the fuse
block.
11. Reinstall the left side panel.
12. Have an assistant use the ignition key to turn over the engine.
Crank the engine for 15 seconds.
13. Wait 30 seconds to allow the starter motor to cool down.
14. Repeat steps 12 and 13 four more times for a total of five cycles.
15. Reconnect the oil return line to the oil tank. Tighten the hose
clamp securely, but do not over-tighten.
16. To prevent oil spillage, wait 3 to 5 minutes to allow any oil in the
oil filter cap to drain out before removing it. While waiting,
remove the foam oil breather element from the airbox. See page
97.
17. Inspect the foam element. Clean it with soap and water and let it
dry. Reinstall it, or install a new element if the existing element is
damaged or degraded and unable to absorb liquid.
18. Remove the oil filter cap, then remove the oil filter. Inspect the
o-ring and replace it if it’s worn or damaged.
19. Install a new filter, then reinstall the cap. Tighten the cap to 17 ft.
lbs. (23 Nm).
20. Remove the jumper from the starter motor wiring harness.
Reconnect the solenoid and the originally-installed harness.
Reinstall the 20A EFI Fuse.
21. Remove the dipstick from the oil tank. Add 2 quarts (1.9 liters) of
the recommended oil. Reinstall the dipstick.