Engine Breather Hose - Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S 2020 Service Manual

7. Using a 6 mm Hex driver, remove the drain plug and
allow the engine oil to drain completely.
CAUTION
Hot oil can cause serious burns to skin.
Do not allow hot oil to contact skin.
8. Replace the sealing washer on the drain plug.
NOTICE
The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and crankcase
should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.
9. Reinstall drain plug and torque to specification.
TORQUE
Oil Drain Plug
12 ft-lbs (16 N·m)
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10. Locate oil filter through the access hole in the
frame. Place shop towels beneath the oil filter. Using
an Oil Filter Wrench (PU-50105), turn oil filter
counterclockwise to remove it.
11. Use a clean dry towel to clean the filter sealing
surface on the crankcase.
12. Check to make sure the O-ring on the new oil filter is
in good condition. Lubricate O-ring on new filter with a
film of fresh engine oil.
13. Install new oil filter to specification.
TORQUE
Oil Filter
Turn by hand until filter O-ring contacts sealing
surface, then turn an additional 3/4 turn.
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14. Replace the oil filter plate. Torque screws to
specification.
TORQUE
Oil Filter Plate Screws
7 ft-lbs (9 N·m)
15. Remove dipstick and fill engine with the
recommended engine oil.
FLUID CAPACITY
Recommended Oil Type:
Polaris PS-4 Synthetic 4-Cycle Engine Oil
Capacity:
Approximately 2 US quarts (1.9 L)
16. Start the engine and allow it to idle for one to two
minutes.
17. Stop the engine and check for leaks.
18. Re-check the oil level on the dipstick and add oil as
necessary to bring the level to the upper mark on the
dipstick.
19. Dispose of used oil and filter properly.

ENGINE BREATHER HOSE

Periodically inspect the engine breather hose
clamps. Make sure the breather hose is routed properly
and secured in place.
IMPORTANT
Make sure the line is not kinked or pinched.
MAINTENANCE
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