Maintenance - BOMBARDIER 1999 Traxter Operator's Manual

Lubricate the O-ring on the filter with
engine oil. Install the new filter then
screw one full turn after O-ring contact.
Wipe out any oil spillage on engine.
Change gasket on drain plug. Clean
gasket area on engine and drain plug
then reinstall plug. Refill engine at the
proper level with the recommended
oil. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS for ca-
pacity.
Start engine and let idle for a few min-
utes. Ensure oil filter area and drain
plug areas are not leaking.
Stop engine. Wait a while to allow oil
to flow down to crankcase then check
oil level. Refill as necessary.
Dispose oil as per your local environ-
mental regulations.
Other Components
CAUTION: Do not lubricate throttle
and brake cables.
Occasionally, wheel nuts should be re-
moved to apply anti-seize lubricant on
studs to ease further removal. This is
particularly important when vehicle is
used in salt-water environment or in
mud. Remove one nut at a time, lubri-
cate then retorque.

Maintenance

Engine/Transmission
NOTE: Valve adjustment is not required
on this engine.
Periodically check the engine, the radi-
ator area and the air ducts for cleanli-
ness. Ensure air ducts are unobstruct-
ed to allow air flow going to the radiator.
An access hole is available to inspect
the radiator condition and to give ac-
cess for cleaning.
Remove seat.
Push on the center of the access plug
while pulling on the edge and remove
plug.
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1. Access plug
2. Push in center and pull edge
3. Radiator fins
Inspect radiator fins. They must be
clean, free of mud, dirt, leaves and any
other deposit that would prevent the
radiator to cool properly.
Remove the deposits as much as you
can with your hands. If water is avail-
able in proximity, try rinsing the radia-
tor fins.
If available, use a garden hose to rinse
the radiator fins.
WARNING
Never clean radiator with your
hands when it is hot. Let the radi-
ator cool down before cleaning.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage
the radiator fins when cleaning. Do
not use any object/tool that could
damage the fins. The fins are purpose-
ly thin parts to allow efficient cooling.
When hosing, use low pressure only.
Properly reinstall access plug and seat.