General Lubrication; Engine Oil And Filter - Arctic Cat 2015 WILDCAT TRAIL/XT Operator's Manual

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 Oil and Filter

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NOTE: Refer to the recommended
oil viscosity chart (on page 34) 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; then
remove the access panel.
2. Loosen the oil level stick. Be careful not
to allow contaminants to enter the open-
ing.
3. Remove the drain plug from the bot-
tom of the engine and drain the oil
into a drain pan.
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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 seal ring
and check to make sure it is posi-
tioned correctly; then install the new
oil filter. Tighten securely.
6. Install the engine drain plug and
tighten it securely. Pour the recom-
mended oil in the filler hole. Install
filler plug.
7. Start the engine (while the vehicle 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.
9. Unscrew the oil level stick and wipe
it with a clean cloth.
10. Install the oil level stick and thread
into the engine case.
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NOTE: The oil level stick should
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be threaded into the case for check-
ing the oil level.
11. Remove the oil level stick; the oil level
must be within the operating range but
not exceeding the upper mark.
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