2012 Polaris RZR Owners Manual - Page 82

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MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Oil and Filter Change Always change the oil and filter at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 69. Always change the oil filter whenever changing oil. The engine drain plug is located on the bottom of the crankcase. 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Place the transmission in PARK. Apply the brakes. 2. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for two to three minutes. Stop the engine. 3. Clean the area around the drain plug. CAUTION! Hot oil can cause burns to skin. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin. Drain Plug 4. Place a drain pan beneath engine crankcase and remove the drain plug. 5. Allow the oil to drain completely. 6. Reinstall the sealing washer on the drain plug. Tip: The sealing surfaces on drain plug and crankcase should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches. 7. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 16 ft. lbs. (22 Nm). 78

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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil and Filter Change
Always change the oil and filter at the intervals outlined in the Periodic
Maintenance Chart beginning on page 69. Always change the oil filter
whenever changing oil.
The engine drain plug is located on
the bottom of the crankcase.
1.
Position the vehicle on a level
surface. Place the transmission
in PARK. Apply the brakes.
2.
Start the engine. Allow it to idle
for two to three minutes. Stop
the engine.
3.
Clean the area around the drain
plug.
CAUTION!
Hot oil can cause burns to
skin. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin.
4.
Place a drain pan beneath engine
crankcase and remove the drain plug.
5.
Allow the oil to drain completely.
6.
Reinstall the sealing washer on the drain plug.
Tip:
The sealing surfaces on drain plug and crankcase should be clean and free
of burrs, nicks or scratches.
7.
Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 16 ft. lbs. (22 Nm).
Drain Plug