T R A N S M I S S I O N L U B R I C A T I O N
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AILED MAINTENANCE PR
OCEDURES
Proper transmission lubrication is critical to the safe, long life operation of your vehicle’s transmission.
Transmission fluid should be replaced at recommended maintenance intervals. If the vehicle is not ridden often,
transmission fluid should be changed at least annually.
Transmission fluid levels should be checked monthly between recommended service intervals. To check
transmission fluid level:
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Ensure that the vehicle’s engine has reached normal operating temperature and is turned off.
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Ensure that the vehicle is standing straight up, level and perpendicular to the pavement.
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Allow about two minutes for the vehicle’s transmission fluid to equalize before taking a reading.
Note: Transmissions are easy to overfill and very messy when overfilled.
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Remove the sight plug located in the side of the transmission trap door (Figure
7. 2
) . Proper fill level is
when the transmission fluid level is at the bottom edge of the threaded hole. If needed, top off the fluid
through the fill port, located on top of the trap door (Figure
7. 1
). Be sure to use transmission fluid
recommended in the “American IronHorse Consumable Table.”
•
Prior to draining spent transmission fluid, place an appropriately sized container directly under the
transmission fluid drain plug (Figure
7. 3
).
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Unscrew the drain plug, located in the bottom of the trap door, ensuring that cascading or splashing fluid
will not come in contact with the eyes or skin.
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Allow fluid to thoroughly drain (about five minutes).
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Replace the drain plug by tightening in a clockwise direction. Tighten to 85 inch-pounds. Replenish with
new transmission fluid, as recommended in the “American IronHorse Consumable Table,” through the
transmission fill port (Figure
7. 1
). Quantities are listed in Section 1-2, “Fluid Capacities.”
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Check fill height at the sight plug (Figure
7 . 2
).
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