Front Differential/Rear Drive Lubricant; Tire Sizes; Tire Inflation Pressure - Arctic Cat 450 XC 2011 Service Manual

NOTE: The oil level stick should be threaded into
the case for checking purposes.
13. Remove the oil level stick; the engine oil level should
be above the illustrated "L" mark but not higher than
the illustrated "F" mark.
CAUTION
Do not over-fill the engine with oil. Always make sure
that the oil level is above the "L" mark but not higher
than the "F" mark.
14. Inspect the area around the drain plug and oil filter
for leaks.
15. Install the left-side engine cover and the seat.
Front Differential/Rear
Drive Lubricant
When changing the lubricant, use approved SAE 80W-90
hypoid gear lube.
To check lubricant, remove the rear drive filler plug; the
lubricant level should be 1 in. below the threads of the
plug. If low, add SAE approved 80W-90 hypoid gear
lubricant as necessary.
To change the lubricant, use the following procedure.
1. Place the ATV on level ground.
2. Remove each fill plug.
3. Drain the lubricant into a drain pan by removing the
drain plug from each.
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4. After all the oil has been drained, install the drain
plugs and tighten to 45 in.-lb.
5. Pour the appropriate amount of approved SAE 80W-
90 hypoid gear lubricant into the filler hole.
6. Install the fill plugs and tighten to 16 ft-lb.
NOTE: If the differential/rear drive oil is contami-
nated with water, inspect the drain plug, filler plug,
and/or bladder.
Water entering the outer end of the axle will not be able
to enter the rear drive unless the seals are damaged.

TIRE SIZES

The ATV is equipped with low-pressure tubeless tires of
the size and type listed (see General Information). Do not
under any circumstances substitute tires of a different
type or size.
Always use the size and type of tires specified. Always
maintain proper tire inflation pressure.

TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE

Front and rear tire inflation pressure should be 40.0 kPa
KC0077A
(5.7 psi).
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