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MAINTENANCE
While reading this guide, remember that:
The following covers the maintenance
items that can be made by the custom-
er if desired. Other items found in
maintenance chart must be performed
by an authorized Bombardier ATV dealer.
Lubrication
Among other things, this section gives
the procedures to replace the liquids.
Refer to LIQUIDS for procedures to
check levels and refill.
Oil Change and Oil Filter
Replacement
Oil and filter are to be replaced at the
same time. Oil change should be done
with a warm engine.
Ensure vehicle is on a level surface.
Remove dipstick.
Clean the drain plug area.
Drain all oil from oil tank by removing
the rubber hose on the engine. Wipe
out any oil spillage on engine.
LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE
1. Remove this hose to drain oil tank
WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
Unless otherwise specified, engine should not be running for all mainte-
nance procedures.
WARNING
Should removal of a locking device (e.g. lock tabs, self-locking fasteners,
etc.) be required when undergoing disassembly/assembly, always replace
with a new one.
WARNING
The engine oil can be very hot.
Wait until engine oil is warm.
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