2005 Polaris Ranger 6x6 Owners Manual - Page 67

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION Engine Oil Oil and Filter Change (RANGER TM) 5. Replace the sealing washer on the drain plug. NOTE: The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and crankcase should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches. 6. Reinstall the drain plug and torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm). 7. Place shop towels beneath the oil filter (1). Using an oil filter wrench (2), turn the filter counterclockwise to remove. 8. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the filter sealing surface on the crankcase. 9. Check to make sure the o-ring (3) is in good condition. Lubricate the o-ring on the new filter with a film 3 of engine oil. 1 10. Install the new filter and turn by hand until the filter gasket contacts the sealing surface, then turn an additional 3/4 turn. NOTE: The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and crankcase should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches. 2 11. Add 1.64 quarts (1550 ml) of the recommended oil. 12. Start the engine and allow it to run for two to three minutes. 13. Place the gear selector in neutral and set the parking brake. 14. Stop the engine and check the oil level on the dipstick. Add oil to the FULL mark if necessary. 15. Dispose of used filter and oil properly. 65

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Engine Oil
Oil and Filter Change (
RANGER
TM)
5.
Replace the sealing washer on the drain plug.
NOTE:
The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and crankcase should
be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
6.
Reinstall the drain plug and torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
7.
Place shop towels beneath the oil
filter (1). Using an oil filter
wrench (2), turn the filter
counterclockwise to remove.
8.
Using a clean dry cloth, clean the
filter sealing surface on the
crankcase.
9.
Check to make sure the o-ring (3)
is in good condition. Lubricate the
o-ring on the new filter with a film
of engine oil.
10. Install the new filter and turn by
hand until the filter gasket contacts
the sealing surface, then turn an
additional 3/4 turn.
NOTE:
The sealing surfaces on the
drain plug and crankcase
should be clean and free of
burrs, nicks or scratches.
11. Add 1.64 quarts (1550 ml) of the
recommended oil.
12. Start the engine and allow it to run
for two to three minutes.
13. Place the gear selector in neutral and set the parking brake.
14. Stop the engine and check the oil level on the dipstick. Add oil to
the FULL mark if necessary.
15. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.
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