Final Gear Oil; Checking The Final Gear Oil Level - Bennche Bighorn 400 Owner's Manual

8-15 Periodic Maintenance and Adjustment
8. Add the specified amount of
recommended engine oil, and then install
the engine oil filler cap and tighten it.
Recommended engine oil:
See page 10-2.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.33 qt (2.2L)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.43 qt (2.3 L)
CAUTION:
 In order to prevent clutch slippage (since
the engine oil also lubricates the clutch),
do not mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel specification of
"CD" or oils of a higher quality than
specified. In addition, do not use oils
labeled "ENERGY CONSERVING II" or
higher.
 Make sure that no foreign material enters
the crankcase.
9. Start the engine, and then let it idle for
several minutes while checking it for oil
leakage. If oil is leaking, immediately turn
the engine off and check for the cause.
10. Turn the engine off, wait at least ten
minutes, and then check the oil level and
correct it if necessary.
11. Install the seat.

Final Gear Oil

Checking the Final Gear Oil Level

1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the oil filler bolt, and then check
the oil level in the final gear case.