maintenance - Polaris
maintenance - Polaris maintenance - Polaris
MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Always check and change the engine oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 48. Always change the oil filter whenever changing oil. WARNING! Vehicle operation with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated engine oil will cause accelerated wear and may result in engine seizure, accident, and injury. Always perform the maintenance procedures as outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Oil Recommendations Polaris recommends the use of Polaris PS-4 PLUS Performance Synthetic 2W-50 4-cycle oil or a similar oil for this engine. Oil may need to be changed more frequently if Polaris oil is not used. Always use 2W-50 oil. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for ambient temperature operation. See page 100 for the part numbers of Polaris products. NOTICE: Mixing brands or using a non-recommended oil may cause serious engine damage. Always use the recommended oil. Never substitute or mix oil brands. 54
MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Always check and change the oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 48. See page 54 for oil recommendations. Oil Check The oil tank is located under the seat. 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Place the transmission in PARK. 2. Start the engine and allow it to idle for 20-30 seconds. Stop the engine. 3. Remove the seat. See page 26. 4. Remove the dipstick. Wipe it dry with a clean cloth. 5. Reinstall the dipstick. Screw it in completely. 6. Remove the dipstick. Make sure that the oil level is in the safe range. Add oil if necessary. Do not overfill. 7. Reinstall the dipstick. Add Oil Safe Range { Safe 55
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MAINTENANCE<br />
Engine Oil<br />
Always check and change the oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic<br />
Maintenance Chart beginning on page 48. See page 54 for oil recommendations.<br />
Oil Check<br />
The oil tank is located under<br />
the seat.<br />
1. Position the vehicle on a<br />
level surface. Place the<br />
transmission in PARK.<br />
2. Start the engine and allow<br />
it to idle for 20-30 seconds.<br />
Stop the engine.<br />
3. Remove the seat. See page<br />
26.<br />
4. Remove the dipstick. Wipe<br />
it dry with a clean cloth.<br />
5. Reinstall the dipstick.<br />
Screw it in completely.<br />
6. Remove the dipstick. Make<br />
sure that the oil level is in<br />
the safe range. Add oil if<br />
necessary. Do not overfill.<br />
7. Reinstall the dipstick.<br />
Add Oil<br />
Safe Range<br />
{<br />
Safe<br />
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