
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Engine Oil
Engine Oil Level
The engine oil tank is located in front of
engine.
NOTICE
Check
level
frequently
and refill if necessary. Do not over-
fill. Operating the engine with an
improper level may severely dam-
age engine/transmission. Wipe off
any spillage.
Note:
While checking the oil level, vi-
sually inspect oil tank and engine area
for leaks.
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LH SIDE OF VEHICLE
1. Oil tank dipstick
With vehicle on a level surface, start
engine and let it running at idle, around
1 minute, then stop engine. Check oil
level as follows:
1. Unscrew dipstick and wipe clean.
2. Screw dipstick until it bottoms.
3. Remove dipstick and check oil lev-
el. It should be near or equal to the
upper mark.
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1. Full
2. Add
3. Operating range
To add oil, remove the dipstick. Place a
funnel into the oil tank fill hole to avoid
spillage.
Add a small amount of oil and recheck
oil level.
Repeat the operation until oil level
reaches the dipstick’s upper mark.
Do
not overfill.
Properly tighten dipstick.
Recommended Oil
Note:
The same oil lubricates both en-
gine and transmission.
Use only XP-S 5W 40 synthetic oil
(P/N 293 600 039). This is a special
synthetic oil formulated for wet clutch
type gear box.
NOTICE
The XP-S 5W 40 synthe-
tic oil is specially formulated and
tested for the severe requirements
of this engine. Do not use other
synthetic oil, synthetic blend oil
or oil additives in Can-Am ATV wet
clutch equipped vehicles. There is
no known equivalent on the mar-
ket for the moment. If a high quality
equivalent were available, it could
be used.
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.
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