11
Maintenance
Engine Oil
NOTE: After the engine break-in
period, the engine oil should be
changed every 100 operating hours (6
months) and before prolonged storage.
Checking
The engine oil level should be checked
each day before operating the snowmo-
bile. To check the engine oil level, use
the following procedure:
NOTE: The front of the snowmo-
bile must be elevated until the bot-
tom of the front bumper is
approximately 47 cm (18.5 in.) off the
floor when checking the oil level.
Also, assure the engine is “cooled
down” to room temperature to allow
the oil to drain into the sump.
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1. Release the two hold-down straps and
open the hood.
2. Rotate the oil level stick counter-
clockwise; then remove the stick
from the crankcase and wipe it clean.
3. Insert the stick into the crankcase;
then remove and check oil level on
the stick.
NOTE: If the oil level is below the
oil level mark, add recommended oil
until it reaches the oil level mark.
4. Insert the oil level stick into the
crankcase; then rotate the stick
clockwise until snug.
5. Close the hood and secure with the
two straps.
Changing
To change the engine oil, use the follow-
ing procedure:
NOTE: The front of the snowmo-
bile must be elevated until the
engine is in a level position when
changing the oil.
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1. Remove the access plug; then place
a drain pan beneath the engine.
2. Release the two hold-down straps
and open the hood.
3. Loosen the oil level stick; then
remove the oil drain plug from the
crankcase and allow the oil to drain.
4. Install the drain plug.
5. Remove the oil level stick; then pour
600 ml (20.3 fl oz) of recommended
oil into the fill hole.
6. Install the oil level stick; then
tighten until snug. Install the access
plug.
7. Close the hood and secure with the
two straps.
CAUTION
Clean the area around the fill hole to
keep dirt, debris, etc., out of the
engine.
CAUTION
Seeing oil in the crankcase does not
mean the level is in the safe operating
range. Always use the oil level stick to
check engine oil. Never operate the
engine with the oil level below the
point of overflowing the fill hole.
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