Honda TRX400EX FOURTRAX 1999, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
A t Crankcase Oil Check Bolt
NOTE
The crankcase oil level check bolt is useful when
checking the lubrication; the oil pump adjusts the
oil
level so that the crankcase is always kept
at
the
proper level. If this check shows otherwise, some
portion of the lubrication system
is not working
properly.
Do not check the oil level immediately after the
engine has been operated
at
high speeds. Make
sure that vehicle is on firm level ground while
idling. Allow the engine to idle for a few minutes
to stabilize the oil levels.
The crankcase oil level is correct if the oil i s flush
with the bottom of the check bolt hole.
OIL CHANGE
CAUTION:
Used engine oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly
left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods.
Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil
on a daily basis, it is still advisable to thoroughly
wash your hands soap and water as soon
sible after handling used oil.
NOTE:
Change the oil with the engine warm to assure
and drainino.
Start the engine and let it idle for few minutes.
Stop the engine and remove the oil filler capldipstick.
Remove the oil tank and crankcase drain bolts with
the sealing washers and drain the engine oil.
After the oil has drained, install the drain bolts with
new sealing washers.
TORQUE:
Crankcase drain
bolt 25
(2.5 18
Oil tank drain bolt: 20 (2.0 14
NOTE:
If maintenance is required for the o i l tank o i l
strainer screen, perform the maintenance on the
screen before filling the oil tank (page 3-12).
Pour in the engine oil after replacing the oil filter
3-11).
OIL CHECK
BOLT
AND SEALING WASHER
DRAIN BOLT AND SEALING WASHER
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