2006 Polaris Ranger XP 700 EFI 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 64

2006 Polaris Ranger XP 700 EFI 4x4 Manual

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Engine Oil MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION Always check and change the oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 53. We recommend the use of Polaris Premium 4 All Season Synthetic engine oil. Oil Check The oil dipstick and fill tube (1) is located on the engine. 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Apply the brakes. Start the engine and let it idle for 20-30 seconds, then stop the engine. 3. Lift the lever lock (2) to remove the dipstick. Wipe it dry with a clean cloth. 4. Reinstall the dipstick completely, but do not lock it. The dipstick must be screwed completely in to keep the angle and depth of the 2 stick consistent. 5. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Maintain the oil level in the safe range (3). Do not overfill. NOTE: 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 (4) of the dipstick. 1 SAFE ADD 8 OZ 3 4 6. After reinstalling the dipstick, be sure to seat the lever lock. 61

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MAINTENANCEANDLUBRICATION
EngineOil
Always check and change the oil at the intervals outlined in the
Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 53. We recommend the
use of Polaris Premium 4 All Season Synthetic engine oil.
OilCheck
The oil dipstick and fill tube (1) is located on the engine.
1.
Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2.
Apply the brakes. Start the
engine and let it idle for 20-30
seconds, then stop the engine.
3.
Lift the lever lock (2) to remove
the dipstick. Wipe it dry with a
clean cloth.
4.
Reinstall the dipstick completely,
but do not lock it. The dipstick
must be screwed completely in to
keep the angle and depth of the
stick consistent.
5.
Remove the dipstick
and check the oil level.
Maintain the oil level
in the safe range (3).
Do not overfill.
NOTE:
Duetothedipstickentry
angleintothe
crankcase,theoillevel
willreadhigheronthe
bottomsideofthe
dipstick. Alwaysread
thelevelonthe
upper
surface(4)ofthedipstick.
6.
After reinstalling the dipstick, be
sure to seat the lever lock.
SAFE
ADD8OZ
2
3
4
1