2012 Polaris Phoenix 200 Owners Manual - Page 62

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MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Oil Recommendations POLARIS recommends the use of POLARIS PS-4 PLUS Performance Synthetic 2W-50 4-cycle oil or a similar oil for this engine. Oil may need to be changed more frequently if POLARIS oil is not used. Always use 2W-50 oil. 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 PLUS Performance Synthetic 2W-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
POLARIS recommends the use of POLARIS PS-4
PLUS
Performance
Synthetic 2W-50 4-cycle oil or a similar oil for this engine. Oil may
need to be changed more frequently if POLARIS oil is not used. Always
use 2W-50 oil. 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 PLUS Performance
Synthetic 2W-50 4-Cycle Oil
41 oz. (1200 ml)
11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm)
Sight Glass
Fill Plug