General Lubrication - Arctic Cat 650 2011 Operator's Manual

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NOTE: Before attempting
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.
Spring
Position Setting
Force
1 Soft
2
3
4
5
Stronger Stiff

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 54) 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 ATV on level ground.
2. Loosen the oil level stick. Be careful
not to allow contaminates to enter the
opening.
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3. Remove the drain plug from the bot-
to
tom of the engine and drain the oil
into a drain pan.
Load
Light
4. Remove the oil filter plug from the fil-
Heavy
ter mounting boss (located on the front-
right side of the transmission case) and
allow the filter to drain completely.
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 oil filter drain plug and
tighten securely.
8. 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.
9. Start the engine (while the ATV is
outside on level ground) and allow it
to idle for a few minutes.
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