2016 Polaris POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS/1000 EPS DELUXE Owners Manual - Page 67

2016 Polaris POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS/1000 EPS DELUXE Manual

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MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Oil and Filter Change 10. Using an oil filter wrench, turn the filter Oil Oil Fill counter-clockwise to remove it. Filter Cap 11. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the filter sealing surface on the crankcase. 12. Lubricate the o-ring on the new filter with a film of fresh engine oil. Check to make sure the o-ring is in good condition. 13. Install the new filter and turn by hand until the filter gasket contacts the sealing surface, then turn an additional 1/2 turn. 14. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque the drain plug to 12 ft-lbs (16 Nm). Oil Dipstick 15. Remove the oil fill cap and add 2.5 quarts (2.4 l) of recommended oil. Reinstall the fill cap. 16. Start the engine and check for leaks. 17. Stop the engine and wait 15 seconds before removing the dipstick. 18. Remove the dipstick. Wipe it dry with a clean cloth. 19. Reinstall the dipstick completely. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. 20. Remove the oil fill cap and add oil as needed to bring the level to the upper mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill. 21. Reinstall the fill cap. Reinstall the dipstick. 22. Reinstall the outlet hose to the clutch box, routing the hose under the fuel line and spark plug wires. Make sure the clutch cover rib aligns in the notch at the end of the outlet Notch hose. Tighten the clamp. Rib 23. Reinstall the fuel line and spark plug wires to the retaining clips on the outlet hose. 24. Lower the cargo box and push down securely to latch. 25. Dispose of used filter and oil properly. 65

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MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil
Oil and Filter Change
10.
Using an oil filter wrench, turn the filter
counter-clockwise to remove it.
11.
Using a clean dry cloth, clean the filter
sealing surface on the crankcase.
12.
Lubricate the o-ring on the new filter with
a film of fresh engine oil. Check to make
sure the o-ring is in good condition.
13.
Install the new filter and turn by hand until
the filter gasket contacts the sealing
surface, then turn an additional 1/2 turn.
14.
Reinstall the drain plug. Torque the drain
plug to 12 ft-lbs (16 Nm).
15.
Remove the oil fill cap and add 2.5 quarts
(2.4 l) of recommended oil. Reinstall the
fill cap.
16.
Start the engine and check for leaks.
17.
Stop the engine and wait 15 seconds before removing the dipstick.
18.
Remove the dipstick. Wipe it dry with a clean cloth.
19.
Reinstall the dipstick completely. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.
20.
Remove the oil fill cap and add oil as needed to bring the level to the upper mark on the
dipstick. Do not overfill.
21.
Reinstall the fill cap. Reinstall the dipstick.
22.
Reinstall the outlet hose to the clutch box,
routing the hose under the fuel line and spark
plug wires. Make sure the clutch cover rib
aligns in the notch at the end of the outlet
hose. Tighten the clamp.
23.
Reinstall the fuel line and spark plug wires to
the retaining clips on the outlet hose.
24.
Lower the cargo box and push down securely
to latch.
25.
Dispose of used filter and oil properly.
Oil Fill
Cap
Oil Dipstick
Oil
Filter
Notch
Rib