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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Lubrication Recommendations
Front Gearcase Lubrication
The front gearcase lubricant level
should be checked every six
months or 1000 miles (1600 km),
whichever comes first. Front
gearcase oil should be changed
annually.
1. With the vehicle on a level
surface, remove fill plug (1).
2. View the oil level and add oil
if needed. Oil should be kept
at the bottom of the fill plug
thread.
NOTE:
Use GL5
80-90 Weight Gear Lube (see
page 106).
3. Replace the fill plug.
Gearcase Oil Changing Procedure
1. Remove the fill plug.
2. Remove gearcase drain plug located on the bottom right-hand side
and drain the oil.
3. Clean and reinstall the drain plug and tighten securely (14 ft.
lbs./1.93 kg m).
4. Add GL 80-90 Weight Gear Lube to the bottom thread of the fill
hole.
5. Reinstall the fill plug.
6. Check for leaks.
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