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KC356A
Engine/Transmission
Oil - Filter
The engine should always be warm when the oil is
changed so the oil will drain easily and completely.
1. Park the ATV on level ground.
2. Remove the seat and left-side engine cover.
3. Remove the oil level stick/filler plug.
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4. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the
engine and drain the oil into a drain pan.
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5. Remove the oil filter plug from the filter mounting
boss (located on the front side of the transmission
case) and allow the filter to drain completely.
Install the plug and tighten securely.
6. Using the adjustable Oil Filter Wrench and a suit-
able wrench, remove the old oil filter.
NOTE: Clean up any excess oil after removing
the filter.
7. Apply oil to a new filter seal ring and check to
make sure it is positioned correctly; then install the
new oil filter. Tighten securely.
8. Install the engine drain plug and tighten to 20 ft-lb.
Pour the specified amount of the recommended oil
in the filler hole. Install the oil level stick/filler
plug.
9. Start the engine (while the ATV is outside on level
ground) and allow it to idle for a few minutes.
10. Turn the engine off and wait approximately one
minute.
11. Remove the oil level stick and wipe it with a clean
cloth.
12. Install the oil level into engine case.
NOTE: The oil level stick should be threaded into
the case for checking purposes.
13. Remove the oil level stick; the engine oil level
should be above the illustrated “L” mark but not
higher than the illustrated “F” mark.
! WARNING
Adjust the idle to the correct RPM. Make sure the
engine is at normal operating temperature before
adjusting the idle RPM.
CAUTION
Any oil used in place of the recommended oil could
cause serious engine damage. Do not use oils which
contain graphite or molybdenum additives. These oils
can adversely affect clutch operation. Also, not recom-
mended are racing, vegetable, non-detergent, and cas-
tor-based oils.
CAUTION
Do not over-fill the engine with oil. Always make sure
that the oil level is above the “L” mark but not higher
than the “F” mark.
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