2016 Polaris SPORTSMAN 450 HO Owners Manual - Page 105

MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Oil and Filter Change (450/570) Always change the oil and filter at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 94. Always change the oil filter whenever changing oil. 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Start the engine. Allow it to warm up at idle for two to three minutes. 3. Stop the engine. 4. Clean the area around the drain plug. 5. Place a drain pan under the crank case. Oil Filter 6. Remove the drain plug. Allow the oil to drain completely. CAUTION! Hot oil can cause burns to skin. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin. 7. Install a new sealing washer on the drain plug. The sealing surfaces on drain plug and crankcase should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches. 8. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 14-17 ft-lbs (19-23 Nm). 9. Place shop towels beneath the oil filter. Using an oil filter wrench (available from your POLARIS dealer), turn the filter counterclockwise to remove it. 10. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the filter sealing surface on the crankcase. Oil Filter Drain Plug Front View of Engine 103