2005 PDI: Softail Models 4-5
LUBRICATION SYSTEM 4.3
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CAUTION
The FLSTFSE model is shipped from the factory with
SYN-3
®
lubricant exclusively in the engine, primary and
transmission. If there is a need to top off lubricants, DO
NOT use standard lubricants in the FLSTFSE model and
do not mix lubricants as damage to the motorcycle can
result.
Check engine oil level with engine turned off and motorcycle
resting on side stand on level surface.
1. Remove filler cap (with attached dipstick) from oil tank.
Wipe dipstick clean.
2. Install filler cap onto oil tank. Make sure cap is fully
seated on tank.
3. See Figure 4-4. Remove filler cap, and check oil level on
dipstick. If oil level in tank is below lower mark on dip-
stick, add 3/4 quart (0.7 liter) of Harley-Davidson oil to
tank. Refer to the Softail Models Service Manual for rec-
ommended viscosity.
NOTE
Do not fill oil tank to full (upper) mark on filler cap/dipstick at
this time. Ordinarily, you would fill a Softail oil tank (with warm
engine) to this level. In this situation, however, if any oil has
flowed from tank to crankcase during shipping, filling oil tank
to full mark might result in overfilling of oil tank when engine is
started. Final check of oil level must be made with engine off,
after engine has reached normal operating temperature.
TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT LEVEL
NOTE
Allow vehicle to stand upright for a moment before checking
transmission lubricant level. This will allow lubricant level to
normalize.
Check the transmission lubricant level with the motorcycle
standing upright in accordance with the procedure given in
the Softail Models Service Manual.
CHAINCASE LUBRICANT LEVEL
AND CLUTCH OPERATION
NOTE
Do not remove the clutch cover on the FLSTFSE. It is not
necessary to check the primary chaincase lubricant level on
this vehicle. Also, the hydraulic clutch is not adjustable.
1. Remove five screws, clutch inspection cover and cover
gasket.
2. See Figure 4-5. The primary chaincase lubricant level is
acceptable when lubricant is visible in bottom of chain-
case with motorcycle standing upright (not resting on jiffy
stand).
3. Check clutch action. Clutch lever should move freely and
smoothly through its entire range of travel.
4. Check clutch adjustment according to the procedures
given in the Softail Models Service Manual.
NOTE
The clutch inspection cover gasket may be reused ONLY
when checking chaincase lubricant level and reinstalling
clutch inspection cover at PDI.
5. Reinstall cover gasket and clutch inspection cover, and
secure with five screws. Tighten to 84-108 in-lbs (9.5-
12.2 Nm).
Figure 4-4. Engine Oil Dipstick
Add 1 quart mark
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Full mark with engine
at normal operating
temperature
Figure 4-5. Chaincase Lubricant Level
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