Arctic Cat XR 500 Operator's Manual page 63

3. Remove the drain plug from the bot-
tom of the engine and drain the oil
into a drain pan.
4. Using the oil filter wrench and a ratchet
handle (or a socket or box-end wrench),
remove the old oil filter and dispose of
properly. Do not re-use oil filter.
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NOTE: Clean up any excess oil
after removing the filter.
5. Apply oil to the new filter O-ring and
check to make sure it is positioned
correctly; then install the new oil fil-
ter. Tighten securely.
6. Install the engine drain plug and
tighten it securely. Remove the oil
filler plug being careful not to let con-
taminates enter the opening; then
pour the recommended oil in the filler
hole. Install the level stick.
7. Start the engine (while the ATV is
outside on level ground) and allow it
to idle for a few minutes.
8. Turn the engine off and wait approxi-
mately one minute. Recheck the oil
level.
9. Inspect the area around the drain plug
and oil filter for leaks.
Front Differential and Rear
Drive Gear Lubricant
(Inspecting/Changing)
Inspect and change the gear lubricant in
each according to the Maintenance
Schedule. When changing the lubricant,
use approved SAE 80W-90 hypoid oil
and use the following procedure.
1. Place the ATV on level ground.
XR016A 2. Remove each oil filler plug.
3. Drain the oil into a drain pan by remov-
ing in turn the drain plug from each.
733-441A
4. After all the oil has been drained,
install the drain plugs and tighten
securely.
Inspect the oil for any signs of metal
filings or water. If found, take the ATV
to an authorized Arctic Cat ATV
dealer for servicing.
5. Pour recommended oil into each filler
hole.
CAUTION
Front
XR019A
Rear
XR017A
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