Snowmobile Polaris Turbo IQ LXT (2014 year). Instruction - part 24

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Engine Oil

Oil Change

5. Remove the oil return hose from the oil tank. Have an assistant 

place the end of the hose into a drain pan.

6. Disconnect the 2-pin WHITE/RED and GREEN/WHITE starter 

motor solenoid control switch harness connector located near the 
battery.

7. Rotate the plug 90° and reinstall it with the WHITE/RED wire con-

nected.

8. Insert the male pin of the jumper harness into the starter solenoid's 

female port.

9. Open the handlebar cover. Locate the 3-pin connector with the 

BROWN and RED/WHITE wires. Plug this connector into the 3-
pin connector of the jumper harness.

10. Open the fuse box and remove the 20A EFI fuse from the fuse 

block.

11. Reinstall the right side panel.

12. Have an assistant use the ignition key to turn over the engine. Crank 

the engine for 15 seconds.

13. Wait 30 seconds to allow the starter motor to cool down.

14. Repeat steps 12 and 13 four more times for a total of five cycles.

15. Reconnect the oil return line to the oil tank. Make sure the hose and 

clamp are properly seated. Make sure the clamp is in the correct ori-
entation. Refer to the NOTE following step 4.

16. To prevent oil spillage, wait 3 to 5 minutes to allow any oil in the oil 

filter cap to drain out before removing it. While waiting, remove the 
foam oil breather element from the airbox. See page 102.

17. Inspect the foam element. Clean it with soap and water and let it dry. 

Reinstall it, or install a new element if the existing element is dam-
aged or degraded and unable to absorb liquid.

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Oil Change

18. Remove the oil filter cap, then remove the oil filter. Inspect the o-

ring and replace it if it's worn or damaged.

19. Install a new filter, then reinstall the cap. Tighten the cap to 18.5 ft. 

lbs. (25 Nm).

20. Remove the jumper from the starter motor wiring harness. Recon-

nect the solenoid and the originally-installed harness. Reinstall the 
20A EFI Fuse.

21. Remove the dipstick from the oil tank. Add 2 quarts (1.9 liters) of 

the recommended oil. Reinstall the dipstick.

22. Start the engine and allow it to idle for 3-5 minutes. Make sure the 

engine coolant temperature is between 145° and 160° F. (63°-71° 
C).

23. Stop the engine.

24. Remove the dipstick from the oil tank. Clean the dipstick with a 

clean shop towel and reinstall it, screwing it in completely.

25. Remove the dipstick and view the oil level.

Safe operating range

Fill mark for oil changes
(at specified coolant temperature)

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Oil Change

26. Add additional oil to bring the level slightly above the lower mark 

(in the safe operating range) on the dipstick. See the chart for 
approximate amounts to add at this step. DO NOT OVERFILL.

Tip: Check the oil level often during the fill procedure to avoid overfilling. If the 

filling and checking procedure is not completed within three minutes, rein-
stall the dipstick. Restart the engine and allow it to idle for no more than 20 
seconds to circulate the oil back into the tank. Continue adding and check-
ing the oil until the level is slightly above the lower mark (in the safe operat-
ing range) on the dipstick. Do not overfill.

27. Reinstall the dipstick.

MODEL

OIL TO ADD AT STEP 26

Ounces

Milliliters

FS

4 to 16

118 to 473

All FST

24 to 32

710 to 496

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Foam Oil Breather Element

The foam oil breather element absorbs small amounts of liquid to pro-
tect sensors within the intake system from damage due to oil ingestion. 
Check the element before each ride. Clean or replace the breather ele-
ment at each engine oil change. Inspect the foam oil breather element 
any time the snowmobile has been tipped onto its left side. Clean the 
element if oil is present.

NOTICE: Operating the snowmobile with a clogged foam oil breather element 

can result in severe engine damage. Always clean or replace the 
element as recommended.

The foam oil breather element is located 
inside the airbox.

1. Open the hood.

2. Release the airbox cover retaining 

clips and remove the cover.

3. Remove the foam breather element.

4. Wash the foam element in soapy 

water, then rinse thoroughly and let 
dry.

Tip: If soap and water are not readily avail-

able, remove as much liquid as possible 
by pressing the foam element in paper 
towels or a similar absorbent material.

5. Reinstall the dry foam element, or 

install a new foam element.

Tip: Always replace a foam element that is 

brittle, cracked, crumbling or otherwise 
damaged. For best performance, rou-
tinely replace the foam element with 
every other engine oil change.

6. Reinstall the airbox cover. Secure 

all retaining clips.

Element (FS)

Element (All FST)