mxu 400 Manuel atelier : Page 20

                                                                       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.

                                                                               ! 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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 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.                                                                                                 ATV-0100AA
                                                             14. Inspect the area around the drain plug and oil filter
 7. Apply oil to a new filter seal ring and check to             for leaks.
    make sure it is positioned correctly; then install the
    new oil filter. Tighten securely.                        15. Install the left-side engine cover and the seat.
 8. Install the engine drain plug and tighten to 20 ft-lb.   STRAINER
    Pour the specified amount of the recommended oil
    in the filler hole. Install the oil level stick/filler    1. Remove the belly panel.
    plug.
                                                              2. Remove the cap screws securing the oil strainer
                  ! CAUTION                                      cap; then remove the cap. Account for the O-ring.
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
recommended are racing, vegetable, non-detergent,
and castor-based oils.

 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                                                         CC091D
    cloth.
                                                              3. Remove the two cap screws securing the strainer;
12. Install the oil level into engine case.                      then remove the strainer.
  NOTE: The oil level stick should be threaded into
the case for checking purposes.




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