Gear Lubricant; Rear Drive/Differential) - Arctic Cat 2012 WildCat Operator's Manual

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.
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 and Rear
Drive/Differential 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.
4. After all the oil has been drained,
install the drain plugs and tighten to
45 in.-lb.
CAUTION
Inspect the oil for any signs of metal
filings or water. If found, take the
vehicle to an authorized Arctic Cat
dealer for servicing.
5. Pour recommended oil into each fill
hole.
6. Install the fill plugs and tighten to 16
ft-lb.
WC019A
WC020A
CF107A
CF106A
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