2010 Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EPS Owners Manual - Page 70

2010 Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EPS 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. See the table on page 66 for fluid recommendations, capacities and plug torques. 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 119 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. Oil Level Check the oil level when the engine is cold. Never check the oil with the engine running. Access the oil dipstick and fill tube from the left side of the vehicle. 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Place the transmission in PARK. 2. Remove the dipstick. Wipe it dry with a clean cloth. 3. Reinstall and tighten the dipstick. 4. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. 5. Add the recommended fluid as needed. Maintain the oil level in the safe range between the FULL and ADD marks. Do not overfill. 6. Reinstall and tighten the dipstick. Dipstick Full Add 850 Full Add 550 67

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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. See the table on
page 66 for fluid recommendations, capacities and plug torques.
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 119 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.
Oil Level
Check the oil level when the
engine is cold.
Never check the
oil with the engine running.
Access the oil dipstick and fill
tube from the left side of the
vehicle.
1.
Position the vehicle on a
level surface. Place the trans-
mission in PARK.
2.
Remove the dipstick. Wipe it
dry with a clean cloth.
3.
Reinstall and tighten the dip-
stick.
4.
Remove the dipstick and
check the oil level.
5.
Add the recommended fluid
as needed. Maintain the oil
level in the safe range
between the FULL and ADD
marks. Do not overfill.
6.
Reinstall and tighten the
dipstick.
Dipstick
Full
Add
850
Full
Add
550