2016 Polaris Ranger XP 900 Owners Manual - Page 74
2016 Polaris Ranger XP 900 Manual
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MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Oil and Filter Change 3. 4. 5. 6. Place the transmission in PARK. Stand clear and pull up on the cargo box release lever. Lift the front of the cargo box. Locate the crankcase drain plug access hole in the skid plate. Clean the area around the crankcase drain plug. Oil Oil Fill Cap Filter Oil Dipstick CAUTION! Hot oil can cause burns to skin. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin. 7. Place a drain pan under the engine crankcase and remove the drain plug. Allow the oil to drain completely. 8. Using an oil filter wrench, turn the filter counterclockwise to remove it. 9. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the filter sealing surface on the crankcase. 10. 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. Access 11. Install the new filter and turn by hand until the Crankcase Hole Drain Plug filter gasket contacts the sealing surface, then turn an additional 1/2 turn. 12. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque the drain plug to 12 ft-lbs (16 Nm). 13. Remove the oil fill cap and add 2.5 quarts (2.4 l) of recommended oil. Reinstall the fill cap. 14. Start the engine and check for leaks. 15. Stop the engine and wait 15 seconds before removing the dipstick. 16. Remove the dipstick. Wipe it dry with a clean Bottom View of Skid Plate cloth. 17. Reinstall the dipstick completely. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. 18. Remove the oil fill cap and add oil as needed to bring the level to the upper mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill. 19. Reinstall the fill cap. Reinstall the dipstick. 20. Lower the cargo box and push down securely to latch. 21. Dispose of used filter and oil properly. 72