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ASSEMBLY
REPLACING PACKING LUBRICANT
The ATV engine is shipped with packing lubricant in it. This
lubricant must be drained and replaced with new engine
lubricant before attempting to operate the ATV.
Do not start
the engine while it still contains the packing lubricant.
Always use a 4-stroke motor lubricant that meets or exceeds
the requirements for API service classification SJ.
ENGINE
LUBRICANT
°C
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
TEMP.
°F
-22 -4 14 32 50 68 86 104
CHANGING/ADDING ENGINE LUBRICANT
To change engine lubricant:
Park vehicle on level ground.
Remove oil cap/dipstick.
Place a container underneath the oil drainage bolt to col-
lect used lubricant as it drains.
Unscrew the oil drainage bolt and remove the bolt and
washer.
Allow lubricant to drain completely.
Fill crankcase with specified lubricant as described in the
Operator’s Manual.
NOTE:
Used lubricant should be disposed of at an approved
disposal site. See your local oil retailer for more informa-
tion.
To check lubricant level:
Park vehicle on level ground.
Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick and remove.
Wipe dipstick clean and re-seat in hole, but do not re-
thread.
Remove the dipstick and inspect the lubricant level. Level
should be between the minimum and maximum marks on
the dipstick.
If lubricant is below minimum mark on dipstick, add lu-
bricant until level falls between minimum and maximum
marks on the dipstick.
CAUTION:
Attempting to start the engine before it has been properly
filled with lubricant will result in equipment failure.
SAE 10W-30
SAE 20W-40
SAE 10W-50
SAE 15W-40
Remove oil strainer cap and oil strainer.
Using a non-flammable solvent, clean the oil strainer.
Inspect rubber o-ring on strainer cap and replace if dam-
aged.
CAUTION:
Attempting to operate the ATV with a damaged or missing
o-ring will result in engine failure.
Reinstall oil strainer, o-ring if removed, and strainer cap.
Reinstall washer and oil drainage bolt. Torque oil drainage
bolt to 18 ft.lbs. (24 Nm).
