2015 Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 SP Owners Manual - Page 96

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MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Oil and Filter Change See the table on page 92 for fluid recommendations, capacities and plug torques. Always change the oil and filter at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 88. Always change the oil filter whenever changing oil. Drain Plug to front Filter Access 1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. 2. Start the engine. Allow it to warm up at idle for two to three minutes. 3. Stop the engine. 4. Clean the area around the drain plug. 5. Place a drain pan under the crankcase. 6. Remove the drain plug. Allow the oil to drain completely. CAUTION! Hot oil can cause burns to skin. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin. 7. Install a new sealing washer on the drain plug. The sealing surfaces on drain plug and crankcase should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches. 8. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification. 94

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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil and Filter Change
See the table on page 92 for fluid recommendations, capacities and plug
torques. Always change the oil and filter at the intervals outlined in the
Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 88. Always change the
oil filter whenever changing oil.
1.
Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2.
Start the engine. Allow it to warm up at idle for two to three
minutes.
3.
Stop the engine.
4.
Clean the area around the drain plug.
5.
Place a drain pan under the crankcase.
6.
Remove the drain plug. Allow the oil to drain completely.
CAUTION!
Hot oil can cause burns to skin. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin.
7.
Install a new sealing washer on the drain plug. The sealing surfaces
on drain plug and crankcase should be clean and free of burrs, nicks
or scratches.
8.
Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification.
to front
Drain Plug
Filter Access