2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI LE Owners Manual - Page 80

2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI LE Manual

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MAINTENANCE Engine Oil 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 133 for the part numbers of Polaris products. CAUTION Mixing brands or using a non-recommended oil may cause serious engine damage. Always use the recommended oil. Never substitute or mix oil brands. Oil Level Access the oil dipstick and fill tube from the left side of the ATV. NOTE: A rising oil level between checks in cool weather driving can indicate contaminants such as gas or moisture collecting in the crankcase. If the oil level is over the full/safe mark, change the oil immediately. Dipstick 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Start the engine. Allow it to idle Safe Range for 20-30 seconds. Stop the engine. 3. Remove the dipstick. Wipe it dry with a clean cloth. Safe Add Oil 4. Reinstall the dipstick completely. 5. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Maintain the oil level in the safe range. Do not overfill. { 80

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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil Recommendations
Polaris recommends the use of Polaris PS-4
PLUS
Performance
Syn-
thetic 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 tempera-
ture operation. See page 133 for the part numbers of Polaris products.
Oil Level
Access the oil dipstick and fill tube
from the left side of the ATV.
NOTE:
A rising oil level between
checks in cool weather driving
can indicate contaminants
such as gas or moisture col-
lecting in the crankcase. If the
oil level is over the full/safe
mark, change the oil immedi-
ately.
1.
Position the vehicle on a level
surface.
2.
Start the engine. Allow it to idle
for 20-30 seconds. Stop the
engine.
3.
Remove the dipstick. Wipe it
dry with a clean cloth.
4.
Reinstall the dipstick com-
pletely.
5.
Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Maintain the oil level
in the safe range. Do not overfill.
CAUTION
Mixing brands or using a non-recommended oil may cause serious engine
damage. Always use the recommended oil. Never substitute or mix oil
brands.
Dipstick
Safe
Add Oil
{
Safe Range