2008 Polaris Sportsman 6x6 Owners Manual - Page 83

2008 Polaris Sportsman 6x6 Manual

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MAINTENANCE Oil Pump Priming Oil and Filter Change This priming procedure must be Tank performed whenever the oil hose 2" connection between the oil tank and (5 cm) pump inlet has been disconnected. 1. Clamp or pinch off the vent line approximately 2" (5 cm) from the oil tank, between the end of Clamp the oil tank vent fitting and the Pressure vent line's pressure relief slit. Relief Slit 2. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for 45-60 seconds. 3. Remove the vent line clamp. If the line is bled properly, you should hear a rush of air, indicating that the line is properly primed and ready for operation. NOTE: If you do not hear air, the line has not bled. Repeat the priming procedure. 80

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MAINTENANCE
Oil and Filter Change
Oil Pump Priming
This priming procedure must be
performed whenever the oil hose
connection between the oil tank and
pump inlet has been disconnected.
1.
Clamp or pinch off the vent line
approximately 2" (5 cm) from
the oil tank, between the end of
the oil tank vent fitting and the
vent line's pressure relief slit.
2.
Start the engine. Allow it to idle
for 45-60 seconds.
3.
Remove the vent line clamp. If the line is bled properly, you should
hear a rush of air, indicating that the line is properly primed and
ready for operation.
NOTE:
If you do not hear air, the line has not bled. Repeat the priming proce-
dure.
Clamp
Pressure
Relief Slit
Tank
2"
(5 cm)