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Shock Absorbers
Each shock absorber should be visibly checked weekly for excessive fluid
leakage (some seal leakage may be observed but it does not indicate the shock
is in need of replacement), cracks or breaks in the lower case, or a bent shock
rod. If any one of these conditions is detected, replacement is necessary.
NOTE: When the ATV is operated in extremely cold weather
(-23°C/-10°F or colder), a small amount of leakage may be present.
Unless the leakage is excessive, replacement is not necessary.
General Lubrication
Cables
None of the cables require lubrication; however, it is advisable to lubri-
cate the ends of the cables periodically with a good cable lubricant.
Engine Oil
Change the engine oil at the scheduled
intervals. The engine should always be
warm so the oil will drain easily and
completely.
1. Park the ATV on level ground.
2. Remove the oil level stick. Be
careful not to allow contaminates
to enter the opening.
3. Remove the oil drain plug from
the left side of the engine; then
remove the oil screen/filter cap
from under the right-front of the
engine and clean the screen.
4. Install the screen/filter cap,
spring, and screen. Tighten to
11 ft-lb.
5. Install the drain plug and
tighten to 22 ft-lb. Pour the
recommended oil in the fill
hole. Install oil level stick.
6. Start the engine (while the
ATV is outside on level
ground) and allow it to idle for
a few minutes.
7. Shut the engine off; then allow
oil to drain into the crankcase
for approximately three min-
utes. Remove the oil level
stick and check for proper oil
level.
Transmission
Lubricant
Change the transmission lubricant at
the scheduled intervals. The trans-
mission should always be warm
when the lubricant is changed so the
lubricant will drain easily and com-
pletely.
1. Park the ATV on level ground.
2. Remove the fill/level plug. Be
careful not to allow contami-
nates to enter the opening.
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