2013 Polaris Sportsman Forest 800 Owners Manual - Page 78

2013 Polaris Sportsman Forest 800 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 124 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 Access the oil dipstick and fill tube from the left side of the ATV. 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Lift the lever lock to remove the dipstick. Wipe it dry with a clean cloth. 3. Reinstall the dipstick completely, but do not lock it. The dipstick must be inserted completely to keep the angle and depth of the stick consistent. 4. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Maintain the oil level in the safe range. Do not overfill. Tip: Due to the dipstick entry angle into the crankcase, the oil level will read higher on the bottom side of the dipstick. Always read the level on the upper surface of the dipstick. Dipstick Safe Add Oil Safe Range { Check Level on Top Side 5. After reinstalling the dipstick, seat the lever lock. 76

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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 124 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
Access the oil dipstick and fill tube
from the left side of the ATV.
1.
Position the vehicle on a level
surface.
2.
Lift the lever lock to remove the
dipstick. Wipe it dry with a clean
cloth.
3.
Reinstall the dipstick completely,
but do not lock it. The dipstick
must be inserted completely to
keep the angle and depth of the
stick consistent.
4.
Remove the dipstick and check
the oil level. Maintain the oil
level in the safe range. Do not
overfill.
Tip:
Due to the dipstick entry angle into
the crankcase, the oil level will read
higher on the bottom side of the dip-
stick. Always read the level on the
upper surface of the dipstick.
5.
After reinstalling the dipstick,
seat the lever lock.
Dipstick
Safe
Add Oil
{
Safe
Range
Check Level
on Top Side