Engine Oil Filter - Honda TRX400EX FOURTRAX 1999 Service Manual

Pour the recommended oil (page
up to the upper level mark on the dipstick.
NOTE:
The engine takes about 1.85 liters (1.95 US qt, 1.63
Imp qt) at oil and filter change. Because only a por-
tion of that oil is held in the oil tank, you cannot add
the full amount initially.
OIL CAPACITY:
US
1.8 liters (1.9 qt, 1.6 Imp
US
1.85 liters (1.95 qt, 1.63 Imp qt) at draining/
filter change
2.2 US
liters (2.3 qt, 1.9 Imp
Install the oil filler capldipstick.
Place the vehicle on firm level ground.
Start the engine and let it idle for a few minutes with-
out snapping the throttle.
Stop the engine and add the recommended oil up to
the upper level mark on the dipstick.
Install the filler capldipstick.
Start the engine and recheck the oil level (page 3-91.
After replacing, make sure there are no oil leaks.
OIL
FILTER
Engine and exhaust system parts become very h o t
and remain hot for some time after the engine is run.
Wear insulated gloves.
Drain the engine oil (page 3-10).
Remove the following:
-
cover bolts
- filter cover with O-ring
-
oil filter
- spring.
Coat a new O-ring with engine oil and install it in the
cover groove.
Install the spring between the lugs and a new oil filter
with the "OUT-SIDE" mark facing out, then set the fil-
ter cover onto the filter and tighten the bolts securely.
CAUTION
engine damage.
Fill the engine and oil tank with the engine oil.
into the oil tank
at draining
at disassembly
,
MAINTENANCE
FILLER
SPRING
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