MAINTENANCE
2.24
Using an oil filter wrench, turn filter
counterclockwise to remove.
Filter
9. Usingacleandrycloth,cleanfiltersealingsurface
on crankcase.
10. LubricateO-ringon new filter with afilmof engine
oil. Check to make sure the O-ring is in good
condition.
11. Installnewfilterandturnby handuntilfiltergasket
contacts the sealing surface, then turn and
additional 1/2 turn.
NOTE: The sealing surfaces on the drain plug and
crankcase should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or
scratches.
12. Remove dipstick and fill tank with 2 quarts (1.9 l)
ofPolarisPremium4 SyntheticOil (PN2871281).
13. Place gear selector in neutral and set parking
brake.
14. Start the engine and let it idle for one to two
minutes. Stop the engine and inspect for leaks.
15. Re-check the oil level on the dipstick and add oil
as necessary to bring the level to the upper mark
on the dipstick.
16. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.
Crankcase Drain Plug Torque:
14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm)
Oil Filter Torque:
Turn by hand until filter gasket
contacts sealing surface, then
turn an additional 1/2 turn
Oil Filter Wrench:
(PV--43527)
VALVE CLEARANCE
Inspect and adjust valve clearance while the engine
is cold and the piston positioned at Top Dead Center
(TDC) on compression stroke.
1. Remove the seat.
2. Remove body panels and fuel tank as necessary
to gain access to valve cover.
3. Remove the spark plug high tension lead and
removethesparkplug. CAUTION: Placeaclean
shop towel into the spark plug cavity to prevent
dirt from entering.
4. Remove plastic valve plugs.
330 Valve Plugs
5. Remove timing inspection plug from recoil
housing.
CAUTION: Failure to position the crankshaft at TDC
on compression stroke will result in improper valve
adjustment.
6. Rotate engine slowly with recoil rope, watching
the intake valve(s) open and close.
NOTE: Observe the intake valve closing and then
starttoopen,continueto rotateuntilthe“T”alignswith
pointer. The camshaft lobes should be pointing
downward.
7. Verify accurateTDC positioningby observingthe
“T” mark aligned with the pointer in the timing
inspection hole. In this position there should be
clearance on all valves.
0.006±0.0008I (0.15±0.02 mm)
BTDC on compression
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