2015 Polaris Vegas Jackpot Owners Manual - Page 38

2015 Polaris Vegas Jackpot Manual

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Pre-Ride Inspections Engine Oil Level We recommend the use of only VICTORY brand Semi-Synthetic 20W-40 Motor Oil or an equivalent oil designed for use with wet clutches (such as those with a JASO MA rating). The oil fill cap/dipstick is located on the right side of the vehicle. NOTICE: 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. Tip: The engine must be at normal operating temperature when checking the oil level. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 1. Place the transmission in neutral. Start the engine and allow it to idle for several minSafe Range utes. 2. Stop the engine and wait 3-5 minutes before checking the oil level. 3. On level ground, straddle the motorcycle and bring it to the fully upright position. 4. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinstall the dipstick and turn the cap clockwise until it seats. 5. Remove the dipstick and view the oil level. Add or remove oil as needed to bring the level into safe operating range (between the FULL and ADD marks) on the dipstick. 6. Repeat steps 1 and 2 each time you adjust the oil level. 36 {

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Pre-Ride Inspections
Engine Oil Level
We recommend the use of only VICTORY
brand Semi-Synthetic 20W-40 Motor Oil or an
equivalent oil designed for use with wet
clutches (such as those with a JASO MA rat-
ing). The oil fill cap/dipstick is located on the
right side of the vehicle.
NOTICE:
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.
Tip:
The engine must be at normal operating tem-
perature when checking the oil level.
1.
Place the transmission in neutral. Start the
engine and allow it to idle for several min-
utes.
2.
Stop the engine and wait 3-5 minutes
before checking the oil level.
3.
On level ground, straddle the motorcycle and bring it to the fully upright position.
4.
Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinstall the dipstick and turn the cap
clockwise until it seats.
5.
Remove the dipstick and view the oil level. Add or remove oil as needed to bring the
level into safe operating range (between the FULL and ADD marks) on the dipstick.
6.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 each time you adjust the oil level.
Safe Range
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Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick