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XR196
Engine/Transmission
Oil - Filter
OIL - FILTER
The engine should always be warm when the oil is
changed so the oil will drain easily and completely.
1. Park the ATV on level ground.
2. Remove the oil level stick/filler plug.
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3. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the engine
and drain the oil into a drain pan. Account for and
discard the drain plug gasket.
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4. Using the adjustable Oil Filter Wrench and a suitable
wrench, remove the old oil filter. Account for and
discard the O-ring.
NOTE: Clean up any excess oil after removing the
filter.
5. Apply oil to the new filter O-ring and check to make
sure it is positioned correctly; then install the new oil
filter. Tighten securely.
6. Install the engine drain plug with new gasket and
tighten to 16 ft-lb. Pour the specified amount of the
recommended oil in the filler hole. Install the oil
level stick/filler plug.
7. Start the engine (while the ATV is outside on level
ground) and allow it to idle for a few minutes.
8. Turn the engine off and wait approximately one min-
ute.
9. Remove the oil level stick and wipe it with a clean
cloth.
10. Install the oil level stick and thread into the engine
case.
11. Remove the oil level stick; the oil level must be
within the operating range but not exceeding the
upper mark.
! WARNING
Use extreme caution when removing the oil drain plug.
Hot oil can cause severe injury and skin burns.
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CAUTION
Any oil used in place of the recommended oil could
cause serious engine damage. Do not use oils which
contain graphite or molybdenum additives. These oils
can adversely affect clutch operation. Also, not recom-
mended are racing, vegetable, non-detergent, and cas-
tor-based oils.
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