Polaris TRACTOR Sportsman 570 6X6 (2018 year). Instruction - part 22

 

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Polaris TRACTOR Sportsman 570 6X6 (2018 year). Instruction - part 22

 

 

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MAINTENANCE

Engine Oil

Oil Level

Access the oil dipstick XQGHUWKH

RLOFKHFNIODSand fill tube from 

the right side of the Tractor.
A rising oil level between checks in 

cool weather driving can indicate 

contaminants such as gas or 

moisture collecting in the 

crankcase. If the oil level is over the 

full/safe mark, change the oil 

immediately.
1. Position the vehicle on a level

surface.

2. Remove the dipstick. Wipe it

dry with a clean cloth.

3. Reinstall the dipstick

completely.

4. Remove the dipstick and check

the oil level. Maintain the oil

level in the safe range. Do not

overfill.

Safe

Add Oil

Safe Range

Dipstick

Dipstick

92

MAINTENANCE

Engine Oil

Oil and Filter Change

Always change the oil and filter at the intervals outlined in the Periodic 

Maintenance Chart beginning on page 85. Always change the oil filter 

whenever changing oil.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Start the engine. Allow it to warm up at idle for two to three 

minutes. 

3. Stop the engine.
4. Clean the area around the drain plug.

5. Place a drain pan under the crank case.
6. Remove the drain plug. Allow the oil to drain completely.

CAUTION! Hot oil can cause burns to skin. Do not allow hot oil to contact skin.

7. 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.

8. Reinstall the drain plug. Torque to 19-24 N-m.

Engine Oil Drain Plug

93

MAINTENANCE

Engine Oil

Oil and Filter Change

9. Place shop towels beneath the oil 

filter. Using an oil filter wrench 

(available from your POLARIS 

dealer), turn the filter counter-

clockwise to remove it.

10. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the 

filter sealing surface on the crank-

case.

11. 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.

12. Install the new filter and rotate it 

clockwise by hand until the filter 

gasket contacts the sealing sur-

face, then turn it an additional 1/2 

turn.

13. Remove the dipstick.
14. Add 1.9 liters of recommended 

oil.

15. Place the transmission in PARK.
16. Lock the parking brake.
17. Start the engine. Allow it to idle 

for one to two minutes.

18. Stop the engine.
19. Check for leaks.
20. Check the oil level. Add oil as 

needed to bring the level to the upper mark on the dipstick.

21. Dispose of used filter and oil properly.

Oil

Filter

Drain Plug

Front View of the Engine

Oil Filter

94

MAINTENANCE

Transmission Oil

Always check and change the transmission oil at the intervals outlined 

in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 85. Maintain the 

oil level at the bottom of the fill plug hole threads. See page 139 for the 

part numbers of POLARIS products.
The fill plug is located on the left side of the Tractor, under the rear 

fender, behind the wheel. The drain plug is located on the right side of 

the gearcase, on the right side of the Tractor, behind the wheel well.

Transmission Oil Recommendations

Lubricant

Oil Change 

Capacity

Fill Plug

Torque

Drain Plug 

Torque

AGL Gearcase Lubricant & 

Transmission Fluid

1000 ml

27-34 N-m

27-34 N-m

Drain Plug

Check/Fill Plug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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