Can-Am 2018 Defender Series, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Remove the dipstick.
Allow oil to drain completely from the
crankcase.
Clean the magnetic drain plug from
metal shavings and residue. Presence
of debris gives an indication of internal
engine damage.
Install a NEW gasket ring on the drain
plug.
NOTICE
Never use the gasket ring
a second time. Always replace by a
new one.
Install and tighten drain plug to the rec-
ommended specification.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Drain plug
30 N•m ± 2 N•m
(22 lbf•ft ± 1 lbf•ft)
Replace oil filter. Refer to OIL FILTER .
Refill engine with recommended en-
gine oil.
For engine oil capacity, refer to
SPECI-
FICATIONS .
Oil Filter
Oil Filter Access
Open cargo box.
Remove passenger seats and engine
service cover if needed.
Oil Filter Removal
Clean oil filter area.
Remove oil filter cover.
Remove oil filter.
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TYPICAL
1. Oil filter screw
2. Oil filter cover
3. O-ring
4. Oil filter
Oil Filter Installation
Check and clean the oil filter inlet and
outlet area for dirt and other contami-
nations.
1. Inlet bore from the oil pump to the oil filter
2. Outlet bore to the engine oil providing
system
Install a NEW O-ring on oil filter cover.
Install the filter into the cover.
Apply engine oil on O-ring and grease
on the end of filter.
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