2013 Polaris Ranger 800 Midsize Owners Manual - Page 48

2013 Polaris Ranger 800 Midsize Manual

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MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Always check and change the engine oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 43. Always change the oil filter whenever changing oil. WARNING! Vehicle operation with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated engine oil will cause accelerated wear and may result in engine seizure, accident, and injury. Always perform the maintenance procedures as outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Oil Recommendations POLARIS recommends the use of POLARIS PS-4 PLUS Performance Synthetic 2W-50 4cycle oil or a similar oil. See page 76 for the part numbers of POLARIS products. 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 Check The oil tank is located under the seat. 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Place the transmission in PARK. 2. Remove the seat. See page 20. 3. Lift the lever lock to remove the dipstick. Wipe it dry with a clean cloth. 4. Reinstall the dipstick completely, but do not lock it. The dipstick must be screwed completely in to keep the angle and depth of the stick consistent. 5. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Maintain the oil level in the safe range. Do not overfill. Safe Range Dipstick Safe Add 6. After reinstalling the dipstick, be sure to seat the lever lock. 7. Reinstall the seat. { Check Level on Top Side 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. 46

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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Always check and change the engine oil at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance
Chart beginning on page 43. Always change the oil filter whenever changing oil.
WARNING!
Vehicle operation with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated engine oil will cause
accelerated wear and may result in engine seizure, accident, and injury. Always perform the
maintenance procedures as outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
Oil Recommendations
POLARIS recommends the use of POLARIS PS-4
PLUS
Performance
Synthetic 2W-50 4-
cycle oil or a similar oil. See page 76 for the part numbers of POLARIS products.
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 Check
The oil tank is located under the seat.
1.
Position the vehicle on a level surface. Place the trans-
mission in PARK.
2.
Remove the seat. See page 20.
3.
Lift the lever lock to remove the dipstick. Wipe it dry
with a clean cloth.
4.
Reinstall the dipstick completely, but do not lock it. The
dipstick must be screwed completely in to keep the angle
and depth of the stick consistent.
5.
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.
6.
After reinstalling the dipstick, be sure to seat the lever
lock.
7.
Reinstall the seat.
Safe
{
Safe
Range
Check Level
on Top Side
Dipstick
Add