T R A N S M I S S I O N L U B R I C AT I O N
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4-4
DET
AILED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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:
• Ensure that the vehicle’s engine has reached normal operating temperature and is turned off.
• Ensure that the vehicle is standing straight up, level and perpendicular to the pavement.
• Allow about two minutes for the vehicle’s transmission fluid to equalize before taking a reading. Proper
level is read with dipstick touching first thread of case. Transmissions are easy to overfill and very messy
when overfilled.
• Remove and read the indicated transmission fluid level on the transmission fluid dipstick. (Fig.
9
Letter
A
) If indicated, add transmission fluid type recommended in “AMERICAN IRONHORSE Consumable Table”
in this manual through the transmission fluid dipstick port.
• Prior to draining spent transmission fluid, place an appropriately sized container directly under the
transmission fluid drain plug. (Fig. .
9
Letter
B
)
• Unscrew the drain plug ensuring that cascading or splashing fluid will not come in contact with eyes or skin.
• Allow fluid to thoroughly drain. (About 5 minutes.)
• Replace drain plug by tightening in a clockwise direction. Replenish with new transmission fluid as
recommended in “AMERICAN IRONHORSE Consumable Table” through the transmission dipstick port.
Quantities are listed in Section 1-2, Section C.
• Reinsert and check dipstick for new fluid level.
Summary of Contents for Classic SX
Page 82: ...FIGURE 1 82 Mikoad Onrighter Knob A B Ignition Switch ALL MODELS ...
Page 85: ...FIGURE 4 85 S E C T I O N Transmission Gear Selector A B Ignition Switch ALL MODELS ...
Page 87: ...FIGURE 6 87 Right Rear Brake Master Cylinder A ALL MODELS ...
Page 88: ...FIGURE 7 88 Petcock A ALL MODELS EXCEPT TEXAS CHOPPERS ...
Page 89: ...FIGURE 8 89 A Transmission Fill Plug ALL MODELS ...
Page 90: ...FIGURE 9 90 Transmission Fill Plug A ALL MODELS ...
Page 91: ...FIGURE 10 91 A Currently in Odometer Mode TEXAS CHOPPERS ...
Page 92: ...FIGURE 11 92 Starter Switch A Right Turn Signal B C On Off Switch ALL MODELS EXCEPT SLAMMER ...
Page 93: ...FIGURE 12 93 A S S Enricher Lever ALL MODELS EXCEPT CALIFORNIA ...
Page 95: ...FIGURE 14 95 TEXAS CHOPPERS A Petcock ...
Page 96: ...FIGURE 15 96 SLAMMER ...
