Snowmobile Polaris FS IQ Widetrak (2013 year). Manual - part 22

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Engine Oil

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 degrees F. (63-
71 degrees 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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Engine Oil

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 IQ Widetrak

4 to 16

118 to 473

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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 thor-
oughly and let dry.

Tip: If soap and water are not readily available, remove as much liquid as possi-

ble 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 other-

wise damaged. For best performance, routinely replace the foam element 
with every other engine oil change.

6. Reinstall the airbox cover. Secure all retaining clips.

Breather Element

Size and shape may vary between models

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Lubrication

Driveshaft Bearing

Using a needle-nose grease 
gun, inject grease into the 
grease hole on the top edge 
of the bearing flangette 
until grease purges from the 
seal on the inside of the tun-
nel. This should take 
approximately two pumps 
each. Do not use more than 
four pumps. 

Throttle Cable

Lubricate the throttle cable 
lightly with grease or oil. With 
the engine off, turn the han-
dlebars to the left and lubri-
cate liberally as shown.

Front Suspension

The front suspension and steering components do not require lubrica-
tion.

Coupler Lubrication

Grease the driveshaft coupler 
only. The jackshaft on this 
model is a one-piece jackshaft 
that requires no lubrication.

Grease Hole

X

Driveshaft

T

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