Honda TRX500FM Owner's Manual page 129

Gear Case Oil
1. Park the ATV on level ground.
2. Place an oil drain pan under the oil drain plug ( ).
3. Remove the oil filler cap ( ) and the drain plug.
4. After the oil has completely drained, reinstall the drain plug and
tighten it to the specified torque:
9 lbf·ft (12 N·m , 1.2 kgf·m)
5. Pour the drained oil into a suitable container and dispose of it in an
approved manner (page
Improper disposal of drained f luids is harmf ul to the environment.
6. Fill the gear case with the recommended oil.
2.5 US oz (75 cm )
7. Remove the oil level check bolt ( ). Make sure the oil level reaches
the oil level check hole ( ).
8. Install the oil filler cap and oil level check bolt.
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(1) oil drain plug
(2) oil filler cap
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(3) oil level check bolt
(4) oil level check hole
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