Engine Oil; Oil And Filter Change - Polaris Scrambler 1000 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE

Engine Oil

Oil and Filter Change

See the table on page 100 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 96. Always change
the oil filter whenever changing oil.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Place the transmission in
PARK.
2. Start the engine. Allow it to warm up at idle for two to three
minutes.
3. Stop the engine.
4. SCRAMBLER: On the bottom of the vehicle, a guard plate covers
the oil filter access hole. Remove the three bolts securing the guard
plate and remove the guard plate.
5. Clean the area around the drain plug.
6. Place a drain pan under the crankcase.
7. Remove the drain plug. Allow the oil to drain completely.
Hot oil can cause burns to skin. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin.
8. 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.
9. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to specification.
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Filter Access
Front
Top View
Drain Plug
Guard Plate
(SCRAMBLER)