Honda TRX450ER Owner's Manual page 110

Checking & Adding Transmission Oil
Refer to Saf ety Precautions
Check the transmission oil level each day before operating your ATV
and add if needed.
1. Park your ATV on a firm, level surface.
2. Start the engine in a well-ventilated area and let it idle for 3 5
minutes. Stop the engine and wait 2 3 minutes to allow the oil to
properly distribute itself in the clutch and transmission.
3. Remove the transmission oil filler cap ( ) and oil check bolt ( )
from the right crankcase cover.
A small amount of oil should flow out of the oil check bolt hole. If no
oil flows out of the oil check bolt hole, add transmission oil slowly
through the transmission oil filler hole until oil starts to flow out of
the oil check bolt hole. Install the oil check bolt and transmission oil
filler cap.
4. After inspecting the transmission oil level or adding oil, tighten the oil
check bolt and tighten it to the specified torque:
12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m , 9 lbf·ft)
5. Install the transmission oil filler cap.
Running the engine with an improper oil level can cause serious engine
damage.
RIGHT SIDE
(1)
(1) transmission oil filler cap
Transmission Oil
on page 77 .
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(2) oil check bolt
Servicing Your Honda
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(2)
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