Honda TRX400EX FOURTRAX 1999, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
OIL FILTER
Pour the recommended oil (page into the oil tank
up to the upper level mark on the dipstick.
NOTE:
SPRING
The engine takes about 1.85 liters (1.95 US qt, 1.63
Imp at oil and filter change. Because only a por-
tion of that oil is held in the oil tank, you cannot add
the full amount initially.
OIL CAPACITY:
1.8 liters (1.9
US
qt, 1.6 Imp at draining
1.85 liters (1.95
US
qt, 1.63 Imp at draining/
filter change
2.2
liters (2.3
US
qt, 1.9 Imp at disassembly
Install the oil filler capldipstick.
Place the vehicle on firm level ground.
Start the engine and let it idle for a few minutes with-
out snapping the throttle.
Stop the engine and add the recommended oil up to
the upper level mark on the dipstick.
Install the filler capldipstick.
Start the engine and recheck the oil level (page 3-91.
After replacing, make sure there are no oil leaks.
FILLER
Engine and exhaust system parts become very h o t
and remain hot for some time after the engine
is run.
Wear insulated gloves.
Drain the engine oil (page 3-10).
Remove the following:
-
cover bolts
- filter cover with O-ring
-
oil filter
- spring.
Coat
a
new O-ring with engine oil and install it in the
cover groove.
Install the spring between the lugs and a new oil filter
with the “OUT-SIDE” mark facing out, then set the fil-
ter cover onto the filter and tighten the bolts securely.
CAUTION
the o i l backwards severe
engine damage.
Fill the engine and oil tank with the engine oil.
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