General Lubrication; Engine/Transmission Oil And Filter; Gear Lubricant - Arctic Cat 2015 Wildcat Operator's Manual

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NOTE: To adjust the shocks on
the Limited models, refer to the
manual from the shock absorber
manufacturer.
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NOTE: Before attempting to adjust
suspension, clean dirt and debris
from the sleeve and remove load from
the suspension; then use an appro-
priate spanner wrench to adjust the
sleeve to the desired position.
CAUTION
Continuous high speed operation of this
vehicle with excessive spring pre-load
(suspension maintained at full extension)
may result in CV boot damage

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 38) 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. Loosen the oil level stick. Be careful
not to allow contaminants to enter the
opening.
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 seal ring
and check to make sure it is posi-
tioned correctly; then install the new
oil filter. Tighten securely.
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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. Recheck the oil
level.
9. Inspect the area around the drain plug
and oil filter for leaks.
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.
3. Drain the oil into a drain pan by
removing in turn the drain plug from
each.
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