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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Lubrication Recommendations
Oil and Filter Change
The recommended oil change interval is 100 hours, 1000 miles, or
every six months, whichever comes first. Suggested break in oil
change is at 20 hours, 200 miles, or one month, whichever comes first.
Severe use requires more frequent service. Severe use includes
continuous duty in dusty or wet conditions and cold weather riding.
Severe use cold weather riding is all riding below 10
°
F, and riding
between 10
°
F and 30
°
F when most trips are slow speed. Be sure to
change the oil filter whenever changing oil (Polaris PN 3084963)
1. Place vehicle on a level surface.
2. Clean area around drain plug at the bottom of the oil tank.
3. Place a drain pan beneath the oil tank and remove the drain plug.
4. Allow oil to drain completely.
5. Install a new sealing washer (PN 5850135) on oil drain plug.
NOTE:
The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and the oil tank
should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
6. Reinstall drain plug and
torque to 14-17 ft. lbs.
(1.93-2.35 kg/m)
7. Disconnect the lower
oil delivery hose.
Remove the fitting (C)
from the oil tank.
Clean the fitting screen.
Reinstall the fitting
screen, torquing to
14-17 ft. lbs. Reattach
oil line. If banjo fitting
(D) is used, torque to
14-17 ft. lbs. If hose
clamp (E) is used,
tighten securely.
CAUTION
Oil may be hot. Do not allow hot oil to come into contact with skin
as serious burns may result.
OR
A
B
C
C
D
E
Summary of Contents for 2002 Sportsman 6x6
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