Engine Oil & Filter
Changing Engine Oil & Filter
Refer to
Saf ety Precautions
Your ATV's oil filter has very specific performance requirements. Use a
new Honda Genuine oil filter specified for your model or a filter of
equal quality.
Using the wrong oil f ilter may result in leaks or engine damage.
This procedure requires mechanical skill and professional tools such as a
torque wrench as well as a means for disposing of the drained fluid
(page
182
). If you do not have the skills or the tools, see your Honda
dealer.
Drain the Engine Oil:
1.
With the ATV on the level ground, remove the seat (page
side cover (page
114
the oil filler cap from the front right crankcase cover.
2.
Place an oil drain pan under the crankcase and remove the engine oil
drain plug ( ) and sealing washer ( ).
1
UNDER ENGINE
(1)
(1) engine oil drain plug
116
Servicing Your Honda
on page
95
.
), left side cover (page
2
(2)
(2) sealing washer
106
), right
115
) and then remove