2013 Polaris Ranger 500 Midsize Owners Manual - Page 52

MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Oil and Filter Change 11. Reattach the oil line. 12. Place shop towels beneath the oil filter. Using an oil filter wrench, turn the filter counterclockwise to remove it. 13. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the filter sealing surface on the crankcase. 14. Lubricate the gasket on the new filter with a film of new engine oil. Make sure the gasket is in good condition. Make sure the gasket from the old filter is not still on the engine. 15. Install the new filter and turn by hand until the filter gasket contacts the sealing surface, then turn and additional 1/2 turn. 16. Approximately one cup of engine oil will remain in the crankcase. To drain, remove the drain plug on the lower right side of the crankcase. Tip: The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and crankcase should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches. 17. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm). 18. Remove the dipstick and fill the tank with two quarts (1.9 l) of the recommended oil. 19. Prime the oil pump using the procedure on page 48. Then stop the engine and inspect for leaks. 20. Check the oil level on the dipstick. Add oil as necessary to bring the level to the upper mark on the dipstick. 21. Dispose of used filter and oil properly. Oil Pump Priming This priming procedure must be performed whenever the oil hose connection between the oil tank and pump inlet has been disconnected. 1. Clamp or pinch off the vent line approximately 2" (5 cm) from the oil tank, between the end of the oil tank vent fitting and the vent line's pressure relief slit. 2. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for 10-20 seconds. 3. Remove the vent line clamp. If the line is bled properly, you should hear a rush of air, indicating that the line is properly primed and ready for operation. Tank 2" (5 cm) Clamp Pressure Relief Slit Tip: If you do not hear air, the line has not bled. Repeat the priming procedure. 48