2016 Polaris Phoenix 200 Owners Manual - Page 61

2016 Polaris Phoenix 200 Manual

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MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Oil Recommendations Always check and change the engine oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 52. POLARIS recommends the use of POLARIS PS-4 Extreme Duty 10W-50 4-cycle engine oil or an equivalent oil for this vehicle. Oil may need to be changed more frequently if POLARIS oil is not used. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for ambient temperature operation. 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 Specifications Lubricant PS-4 Extreme Duty 10W-50 4-Cycle Oil Capacity 41 oz. (1200 ml) Drain Plug Torque 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm) Oil Level Maintain the oil level at the center of the sight glass. Do not overfill. NOTICE: A rising oil level between checks in cool weather driving can indicate contaminants such as gas or moisture collecting in the crankcase. If the oil level rises to the top of the sight glass, change the oil immediately. 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. View the oil level through the sight glass on the right side of the vehicle. 3. Remove the fill plug and add the recommended oil as needed. 4. Reinstall the fill plug securely. Fill Plug Sight Glass 57

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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil Recommendations
Always check and change the engine oil at the intervals outlined in the
Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 52. POLARIS
recommends the use of POLARIS PS-4 Extreme Duty 10W-50 4-cycle
engine oil or an equivalent oil for this vehicle. Oil may need to be
changed more frequently if POLARIS oil is not used. Follow the
manufacturer's recommendations for ambient temperature operation.
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 Specifications
Oil Level
Maintain the oil level at the center of the sight glass. Do not overfill.
NOTICE:
A rising oil level between checks in cool weather driving can indicate
contaminants such as gas or moisture collecting in the crankcase. If
the oil level rises to the top of the sight glass, change the oil
immediately.
1.
Position the vehicle on a
level surface.
2.
View the oil level through
the sight glass on the right
side of the vehicle.
3.
Remove the fill plug and
add the recommended oil
as needed.
4.
Reinstall the fill plug
securely.
Lubricant
Capacity
Drain Plug Torque
PS-4 Extreme Duty
10W-50 4-Cycle Oil
41 oz. (1200 ml)
11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm)
Sight Glass
Fill Plug