General Lubrication; Engine/Transmission Oil And Fil- Ter - Arctic Cat 2012 Prowler XT Operator's Manual

NOTE: When the vehicle is
operated in extremely
weather (-23° C/-10° F or colder),
a small amount of leakage may be
present. Unless the leakage is
excessive, replacement is not
necessary.
On the XT/XTX, 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 Setting
Force
1 Soft
2
3
4
5
Stronger
Stiff
On the XTZ, the shock absorber has a
spring force adjustment nut with an infi-
nite adjustment from softest to most firm.
If the spring action is too soft or too stiff,
adjust the nut using an appropriate span-
ner as illustrated.
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.
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General Lubrication

cold
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
NOTE: Refer to the recommended
oil viscosity chart (on page 35) 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
Load
so the oil will drain easily and completely.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
Light
2. Remove the driver and passenger
seats; then remove the center console.
3. Loosen the oil level stick. Be careful
not to allow contaminants to enter the
opening.
Heavy
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.
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
HDX085A
filler plug.
to
8. Start the engine (while the vehicle is
outside on level ground) and allow it
to idle for a few minutes.
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.