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2. Start the engine, warm it up for 10–15
minutes, and then turn it off.
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● The engine can also be warmed up by driv-
ing the snowmobile for 10–15 minutes.
● After operating the snowmobile, allow the
engine to idle for at least 10 seconds before
turning it off.
3. Remove the shroud and the right side
cover. (See page 44 for removal proce-
dures.)
4. Disconnect the oil level gauge coupler.
NOTICE: Disconnect the oil level
gauge coupler before removing the oil
filler cap, otherwise the cable could
twist and break.
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5. Remove the oil filler cap, wipe the dipstick
clean, insert it back into the oil filler hole
(without screwing it in), and then remove
it again to check the oil level.
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The engine oil should be between the “H” and
“L” level marks on the dipstick.
6. If the engine oil is below the “L” level
mark, add sufficient oil of the recom-
mended type to raise it to the “H” level
mark. (See page 76 for the recommend-
ed oil.) NOTICE: When adding the en-
gine oil, be careful not to fill above the
“H” level mark on the dipstick. Use
only the recommended oil. (See page
76.) Make sure that no foreign material
enters the engine oil tank.
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7. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole,
and then tighten the oil filler cap.
8. Connect the oil level gauge coupler.
9. Install the right side cover and the shroud.
1. Oil level gauge coupler
2. Oil filler cap
1. Oil filler cap
2. Dipstick
1. “H” level mark
2. “L” level mark
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