2015 Polaris Sportsman 850 Owners Manual - Page 85

2015 Polaris Sportsman 850 Manual

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MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Oil Recommendations POLARIS recommends the use of POLARIS PS-4 Full Synthetic 5W50 4-cycle oil or a similar oil for this engine. See the table on page 82 for fluid recommendations, capacities and plug torques. Oil may need to be changed more frequently if POLARIS oil is not used. Always use 5W-50 oil. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for ambient temperature operation. See page 129 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 83

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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil Recommendations
POLARIS recommends the use of POLARIS PS-4 Full Synthetic 5W-
50 4-cycle oil or a similar oil for this engine. See the table on page 82
for fluid recommendations, capacities and plug torques.
Oil may need to be changed more frequently if POLARIS oil is not
used. Always use 5W-50 oil. Follow the manufacturer's
recommendations for ambient temperature operation. See page 129 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