2012 Polaris RZR Owners Manual - Page 81

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MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Always check and change the oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 69. Always use the recommended engine oil. Oil Check The oil dipstick and fill tube is located on the engine, behind the passenger seat (behind the right rear passenger seat on RZR 4 models). 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Place the transmission in PARK. 3. Remove both seats. Remove the rear service panel. See page 31. 4. Lift the lever lock to remove the dipstick. Wipe it dry with a clean cloth. 5. Reinstall the dipstick completely, but do not lock it. The dipstick must be inserted completely in to keep the angle and depth of the stick consistent. 6. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Maintain the oil level in the safe range. Do not overfill. Tip: 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. Dipstick Safe Safe Range 7. Reinstall the dipstick. Seat the lever lock. { Check Level on Top Side 77

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77
MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Always check and change the oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic
Maintenance Chart beginning on page 69. Always use the recommended
engine oil.
Oil Check
The oil dipstick and fill tube is
located on the engine, behind
the passenger seat (behind the
right rear passenger seat on
RZR 4 models).
1.
Position the vehicle on a
level surface.
2.
Place the transmission in
PARK.
3.
Remove both seats. Remove the
rear service panel. See page 31.
4.
Lift the lever lock to remove the
dipstick. Wipe it dry with a clean
cloth.
5.
Reinstall the dipstick completely,
but do not lock it. The dipstick
must be inserted completely in to
keep the angle and depth of the
stick consistent.
6.
Remove the dipstick and check the
oil level. Maintain the oil level in
the safe range. Do not overfill.
Tip:
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.
7.
Reinstall the dipstick. Seat the
lever lock.
Dipstick
Safe
{
Safe
Range
Check Level
on Top Side