Changing Engine Oil/Filter - Arctic Cat ZR 3000 Operator's Manual

5000/7000
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NOTE: The snowmobile must be
on a level surface for this procedure.
CAUTION
The snowmobile will be manufac-
tured with the correct amount of oil in
the oil tank. If the engine and oil are
not at operating temperature the oil
will not read correctly on the oil level
stick.
1. Start the engine and let it idle and
warm up until the fan on the radiator
turns on (7000) or for 5-10 minutes
(5000).
2. Shut the engine off; then allow the
engine to cool. Remove the oil level
stick from the oil tank and verify it is
within the "NORMAL" range on the
stick.
3. If step 1 and 2 was followed and the
oil level is not within the "NOR-
MAL" range, add the recommended
engine oil.
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NOTE: Care must be taken not to
over-fill the oil tank.
4. Install the oil level stick.
Changing Engine Oil/
Filter
! WARNING
Engine oil is extremely hot immedi-
ately after the engine is turned off.
Burning could occur if oil contacts
skin or clothing.
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NOTE: Recycle or properly dis-
pose of the used engine oil.
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NOTE: The access panels and
hood must be removed for this pro-
cedure.
1. Park the snowmobile on a level sur-
face; then start the engine and let it
idle and warm up until the fan on the
radiator turns on, or if the snowmo-
bile was operated, allow the engine
to idle for approximately 30 sec-
onds. Shut the engine off.
2. Remove the torx-head screws and
the rear access plate from beneath
the snowmobile.
3. Place a drain pan beneath the engine oil
drain screw; then remove the screw and
allow the oil to drain completely.
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4. Using Oil Filter Wrench, loosen (but
do not remove) the oil filter and allow
the oil to drain from the filter into the
drain pan; then remove the filter.
5000
PC010A
7000
XM125A
3000
XM318A
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