2011 Polaris Sportsman 550 EPS Owners Manual - Page 81

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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 76 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 125 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. 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Access the oil dipstick and fill tube from the left side of the ATV. 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 77

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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 76 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 recommenda-
tions for ambient temperature operation. See page 125 for the part num-
bers 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.
1.
Position the vehicle on a
level surface.
2.
Access the oil dipstick and
fill tube from the left side of
the ATV. Remove the dip-
stick. 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