Engine/Transmission Oil - Filter - Arctic Cat 1000 XT 2014 Service Manual

1. Remove the three cap screws securing the spark
arrester assembly to the muffler; then loosen and
remove the arrester.
2. Using a suitable brush, clean the carbon deposits
from the screen taking care not to damage the screen.
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NOTE: If the screen or gasket is damaged in any
way, it must be replaced.
3. Install the spark arrester assembly with gasket; then
secure with the three cap screws. Tighten to 48 in.-lb.
Engine/Transmission
Oil - Filter
OIL - FILTER
The engine should always be warm when the oil is
changed so the oil will drain easily and completely.
1. Park the ATV on level ground.
2. Remove the oil level stick/filler plug.
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3. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the engine
and drain the oil into a drain pan.
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4. Remove the oil filter plug from the filter mounting
boss (located on the front side of the transmission
case) and allow the filter to drain completely. Install
the plug and tighten securely.
5. Using the adjustable Oil Filter Wrench and a suitable
wrench, remove the old oil filter.
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NOTE: Clean up any excess oil after removing the
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filter.
6. Apply oil to a new filter O-ring and check to make
sure it is positioned correctly; then install the new oil
filter. Tighten securely.
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NOTE: Install a new O-ring each time the filter is
replaced.
7. Install the engine drain plug and tighten to 16 ft-lb.
Pour the specified amount of the recommended oil in
the filler hole. Install the oil level stick/filler plug.
Any oil used in place of the recommended oil could
cause serious engine damage. Do not use oils which
contain graphite or molybdenum additives. These oils
can adversely affect clutch operation. Also, not recom-
mended are racing, vegetable, non-detergent, and cas-
tor-based oils.
8. Start the engine (while the ATV is outside on level
ground) and allow it to idle for a few minutes.
9. Turn the engine off and wait approximately one min-
ute.
CAUTION
H2-037A
733-441A