2009 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI Tractor Owners Manual - Page 70

2009 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI Tractor Manual

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MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Oil and Filter Change 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Place the transmission in PARK. 3. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for 30 seconds. 4. Stop the engine. 5. Clean the area around the drain plug. 6. Place a drain pan under the oil tank. 7. Remove the drain plug. 8. Drain the oil. Drain Plug Screen Fitting New Sealing Washer Hot oil may result in serious burns. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin. 9. Clean the drain plug. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer. 10. Torque to specification. See page 66. 68

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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil and Filter Change
1.
Position the vehicle on a level
surface.
2.
Place the transmission in PARK.
3.
Start the engine. Allow it to idle
for 30 seconds.
4.
Stop the engine.
5.
Clean the area
around the drain
plug.
6.
Place a drain pan
under the oil tank.
7.
Remove the drain
plug.
8.
Drain the oil.
Hot oil may result in serious burns. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin.
9.
Clean the drain plug. Reinstall the drain
plug with a new sealing washer.
10.
Torque to specification. See page 66.
Drain
Plug
New Sealing Washer
Screen
Fitting