Engine Oil And Oil Filter Cartridge - Yamaha KODIAK 450 Owner's Manual

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Engine oil and oil filter cartridge

The engine oil level should be checked before
each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed
and the oil filter cartridge replaced at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Remove panel F. (See page 8-11 for
panel removal and installation proce-
dures.)
2. Place the ATV on a level surface.
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes, and then turn it off.
4. Wait a few minutes until the oil settles.
5. Remove the engine oil filler cap and wipe
off the dipstick with a clean rag.
1. Engine oil filler cap
6. Insert the dipstick in the oil filler hole
(without screwing it in), and then remove
it again to check the oil level.
NOTE:
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The engine oil should be between the mini-
mum and maximum level marks.
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