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Shock Absorbers
Each shock absorber should be visibly checked weekly for excessive
fluid leakage (some seal leakage may be observed but it does not
indicate the shock is in need of replacement), cracks or breaks in the
lower case, or a bent shock rod. If any one of these conditions is
detected, replacement is necessary.
NOTE: When the ATV is operated in extremely cold
weather (-23°C/-10°F or colder), a small amount of leakage
may be present. Unless the leakage is excessive, replace-
ment is not necessary.
General Lubrication
Cables
None of the cables require lubrication; however, it is advisable to
lubricate the ends of the cables periodically with a good cable lubri-
cant.
Engine Oil
Change the engine oil at the sched-
uled intervals. The engine should
always be warm so the oil will drain
easily and completely.
1. Park the ATV on level ground.
2. Loosen the oil level stick. Be
careful not to allow contami-
nates to enter the opening.
3. Remove the oil drain plug
from the left front of the
engine; then remove the oil
screen/filter cap from under
the right-front of the engine
and clean the screen.
4. Install the screen/filter cap,
spring, and screen. Tighten to
11 ft-lb.
5. Install the drain plug and
tighten to 22 ft-lb. Pour the
recommended oil in the fill
hole. Install oil level stick.
6. Start the engine (while the
ATV is outside on level
ground) and allow it to idle
for a few minutes.
7. Shut the engine off; then
allow oil to drain into the
crankcase for approximately
three minutes. Remove the oil
level stick and check for
proper oil level.
Transmission Lubricant
Change the transmission lubricant at the scheduled intervals. The
transmission should always be warm when the lubricant is changed
so the lubricant will drain easily and completely.
1. Park the ATV on level
ground.
2. Remove the fill plug. Be
careful not to allow contami-
nates to enter the opening.
3. Remove the drain plug from
the bottom of the transmis-
sion and drain the lubricant
into a drain pan.
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KM041A
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