2013 Polaris Ness Signature Series Cross Country Tour Owners Manual - Page 42

2013 Polaris Ness Signature Series Cross Country Tour Manual

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Pre-Ride Inspections Engine Oil Level The oil fill cap/dipstick is located on the right side of the vehicle. Always use the recommended oil. See page 105. Tip: The engine must be at normal operating temperature when checking the oil level. 1. Place the transmission in neutral. 2. Start the engine and allow it to idle for several minutes. 3. Stop the engine and wait 3-5 minutes before checking the oil level. 4. On level ground, straddle the motorcycle and bring it to the fully upright position. 5. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinstall the dipstick and turn the cap clockwise until it seats. 6. Remove the dipstick and view the oil level. 7. Add or remove oil as needed to bring the level into the safe operating range (between the FULL and ADD marks) on the dipstick. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Safe Range WARNING! Operating the engine with too much or too little oil can cause serious engine damage or engine seizure, which could result in loss of control and serious injury or death. Do not operate the motorcycle with the oil level above the FULL mark or below the ADD mark. Fuel Level 1. On level ground, straddle the motorcycle and bring it to the fully upright position. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON or PARK position. View the fuel level in the fuel gauge (CROSS COUNTRY), or use the MODE button to toggle to the fuel display in the information bar (CROSS ROADS). 3. Refuel as needed. See page 105 for fuel specifications. Fuel Gauge (CROSS COUNTRY) Fuel Bar (CROSS ROADS) 40 {

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Pre-Ride Inspections
Engine Oil Level
The oil fill cap/dipstick is located on the right side of the
vehicle. Always use the recommended oil. See page
105.
Tip:
The engine must be at normal operating temperature
when checking the oil level.
1.
Place the transmission in neutral.
2.
Start the engine and allow it to idle for several min-
utes.
3.
Stop the engine and wait 3-5 minutes before check-
ing the oil level.
4.
On level ground, straddle the motorcycle and bring
it to the fully upright position.
5.
Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe it
clean. Reinstall the dipstick and turn the
cap clockwise until it seats.
6.
Remove the dipstick and view the oil level.
7.
Add or remove oil as needed to bring the
level into the safe operating range
(between the FULL and ADD marks) on
the dipstick.
WARNING!
Operating the engine with too much or too little oil can cause serious engine damage or
engine seizure, which could result in loss of control and serious injury or death. Do not operate the
motorcycle with the oil level above the FULL mark or below the ADD mark.
Fuel Level
1.
On level ground, straddle the motorcycle and
bring it to the fully upright position.
2.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON or PARK
position. View the fuel level in the fuel
gauge (CROSS COUNTRY), or use the
MODE button to toggle to the fuel display in
the information bar (CROSS ROADS).
3.
Refuel as needed. See page 105 for fuel
specifications.
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Safe Range
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Fuel Gauge
(CROSS COUNTRY)
Fuel Bar
(CROSS ROADS)