Subsection 02 (PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES)
GEARBOX
Recommended Gearbox Oil
RECOMMENDED
PRODUCT
QUANTITY
XPS SYNTHETIC
GEAR OIL (75W 140)
(P/N 293 600 140)
Approximately 450 ml
(15.2 U.S. oz)
If the recommended oil is not available, use a
75W140 gearbox oil that meets the API GL-5
specification.
Verifying the Gearbox Oil Level
NOTE:
Prior checking the gearbox oil level, en-
sure vehicle is on a level surface.
1. To access gearbox oil level plug, refer to
BODY
subsection and remove the following parts:
– RH side engine cover
– RH footrest panel
2. Remove the gearbox oil level plug.
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1. Magnetic drain plug
2. Oil level plug
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GEARBOX WITH GBPS
1. Magnetic drain plug
2. Oil level plug
3. Check oil level.
The oil should be level with the bottom of the oil
level hole.
NOTICE
Operating the gearbox with an im-
proper oil level may severely damage gearbox.
4. Install the oil level plug with its O-ring. Tighten
plug as per table.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Oil level plug
5 N•m ± 0.6 N•m
(44 lbf•
in
± 5 lbf•
in
)
Replacing the Gearbox Oil
Draining the Gearbox Oil
1. Start engine and operate vehicle to warm-up
the gearbox oil.
NOTE:
Running engine at idle is not sufficient, ve-
hicle transmission must be operated.
2. Position vehicle on a level surface.
3. Place a drain pan under the gearbox drain plug
area.
4. Clean oil level and drain plug area.
5. Remove magnetic drain plug and sealing
washer. Discard sealing washer.
WARNING
The gearbox oil can be very hot.
6. Remove oil level plug and its O-ring.
NOTE:
Allow oil to completely flow out of gear-
box.
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GEARBOX WITH EXTERNAL SWITCHES
1. Magnetic drain plug
2. Oil level plug
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