CHAPTER 3A ENGINE 260/ 300 / 400 cc ATV SERVICE MANUAL09.0
CHAPTER 3 ENGINE PAGE. 3A- 14
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL
Refer to the chart for selection of the oils suited
to the atmospheric temperature.
API STANDARD:
API SE or higher grade
CAUTION:
zDo not put in any chemical additives or use
oils with a grade of CD or higher.
zBe sure not to use oils labeled
"ENERGY CONSERVING I" or higher. Engine
oil also lubricates the clutch and additives
could cause clutch slippage.
zBe sure no foreign material enters the
crankcase.
4. Start the engine and let it warm up for a few
minutes.
5. Turn off the engine.
NOTE:
Wait a few minutes until the oil settles before
inspecting the oil level.
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
1. Start the engine and let it warm up for several
minutes .
2. Turn off the engine and place an oil pan under
the engine.
3. Remove :
zOil filer plug
zDrain plug c
zCompression spring d
zOil strainer e
zO-ring
zDrain the crankcase of its oil.
4. Install:
zO-ring c NEW
zCompression spring d
zOil strainer e
zDrain plug f
zOil filer plug
NOTE :
Check the drain plug O-ring. If damaged,
replace it with a new one.