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MAINTENANCE

ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE - 325 10.Remove the cover (item 5). The oil filter (item 6*) may
Always change the engine oil when engine is at or may not come out with the cover. If the filter stays
operating temperature. inside the engine, pull it out after removing the cover.
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface. Place the
transmission in PARK.
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2. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for two to three
minutes. Stop the engine.
3. Clean the area around the drain plug.
CAUTION

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

4. Place a drain pan beneath engine crankcase at the
rear of the vehicle and remove the drain plug (item 1)
/ sealing washer (Item 2).
11. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the surface of the
crankcase.
12.A spring (item 7) is located inside the oil filter cavity. It
may or may not come out with filter. If it comes out
with the filter, reinstall it over the fitting (item 9).

5. Allow the oil to drain completely.
6. Install a new sealing washer (item 2) onto the drain
plug (item 1).
NOTE
The sealing surfaces on drain plug and crankcase
should be clean and free of burrs, nicks or scratches.

7. Reinstall the drain plug (item 1). Torque to
specification.

TORQUE
Oil Pan Drain Plug:
12 ft-lb (17 Nm)

8. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the oil filter cover (item
5)and surrounding area on the crankcase.
9. Place shop towels beneath the filter cover to catch oil
drips. Remove the cover screws (item 3).

9926803 R06 - 2014-2016 Sportsman 325 / ETX / 450 HO / 570 Service Manual 2.15
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