General Lubrication; Engine/Transmission Oil And Filter; (Front Differential - Rear Drive) - Arctic Cat Prowler Operator's Manual

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NOTE: When the vehicle is
operated in
weather (-23° C/-10° F or colder),
a small amount of leakage may be
present. Unless the leakage is
excessive, replacement is not
necessary.
The shock absorber has a spring force
adjustment sleeve with five adjustment
positions to allow the spring to be adjusted
for different riding and loading conditions.
If the spring action is too soft or too stiff,
adjust it according to the chart.
Spring
Position
Force
1
2
3
4
5
Stronger
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NOTE: Before
adjust suspension, clean dirt and
debris from the sleeve and remove
load from the suspension; then use
the spanner wrench to adjust the
sleeve to the desired position.

General Lubrication

Cables
None of the cables require lubrication;
however, it is advisable to lubricate the
ends of the cables periodically with a
good cable lubricant.
Engine/Transmission Oil
and Filter
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NOTE: Refer to the recommended
oil viscosity chart (on page 33) in
this manual for the proper engine oil.
Change the engine oil and oil filter at the
scheduled intervals. The engine should
always be warm when the oil is changed
so the oil will drain easily and completely.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the driver and passenger
seats; then remove the center console.
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extremely cold
Setting Load
Soft Light
Stiff Heavy
attempting
3. Loosen the oil level stick. Be careful
not to allow contaminants to enter the
opening.
4. Remove the drain plug from the bot-
tom of the engine and drain the oil
into a drain pan.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Install the engine drain plug and
tighten it securely. Pour the recom-
mended oil in the filler hole. Install
filler plug.
8. Start the engine (while the vehicle is
outside on level ground) and allow it
to idle for a few minutes.
to
9. Turn the engine off and wait approxi-
mately one minute. Recheck the oil
level.
10. Inspect the area around the drain plug
and oil filter for leaks.
11. Install the center console; then install
the driver and passenger seats making
sure they are securely latched.
Front Differential/Rear
Drive Gear Lubricant
(Inspecting/Changing)
Inspect and change the gear lubricant in
each according to the Maintenance
Schedule. When changing the lubricant,
use the appropriate hypoid oil and use the
following procedure.
1. Place the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove each oil fill plug.