Best way to change oil on the Polaris General 1000

The Ranger General 1000 has been designed to allow the owner with limited mechanical skills the ability to perform their own maintenance.  Changing oil on the General requires only one tool, a 6mm allen wrench, and less than 30 minutes.  Before getting started make sure you have the following ready or watch this How To Video.

• 2.5 qts. 5w-50 Synthetic Oil
• oil filter
• 6mm allen wrench
• catch pan

 Begin by removing the drain plug and allowing the oil to drain.  While the oil drains remove the oil filter, located on front of the engine and behind the cab.  The owners manual suggests accessing the oil filter from the drivers side and removing some ducting and hoses.  We were able to remove the oil filter from the passenger side without having to remove anything, but you will have to wait for the exhaust to cool.  There is enough room to get you're right hand and arm to the filter with this method.  The video below shows exactly how to do it.  Once the oil is drained reinstall the drain plug and oil filter and fill to 2.5 quarts oil.  After running the engine for a couple minutes and then allowing it to sit for a couple minutes check the oil level.