2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Owners Manual - Page 79

2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Manual

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Engine Oil Oil Level Access the oil dipstick and fill tube from the left side of the ATV. 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Lift the lever lock to remove the dipstick. Wipe it dry with a clean cloth. 3. Reinstall the dipstick completely, but do not lock it. NOTE: The dipstick must be inserted completely to keep the angle and depth of the stick consistent. MAINTENANCE Dipstick 4. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Maintain the oil level in the safe range. 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 of the dipstick. Safe Add Oil Safe Range 5. After reinstalling the dipstick, seat the lever lock. { Check Level on Top Side 79

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79
MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil Level
Access the oil dipstick and fill tube
from the left side of the ATV.
1.
Position the vehicle on a level
surface.
2.
Lift the lever lock to remove
the dipstick. Wipe it dry with a
clean cloth.
3.
Reinstall the dipstick com-
pletely, but do not lock it.
NOTE:
The dipstick must be inserted
completely to keep the angle
and depth of the stick consis-
tent.
4.
Remove the dipstick and check
the oil level. Maintain the oil
level in the safe range. 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 of the dipstick.
5.
After reinstalling the dipstick,
seat the lever lock.
Dipstick
Safe
Add Oil
{
Safe
Range
Check Level
on Top Side