1.10TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT
CHANGING TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT
1. See Figure 1-17. Remove transmission filler plug.
When draining or adding lubricant, do not allow dirt, debris
or other contaminants to enter the engine. (00198a)
Be sure that no lubricants or fluids get on tires, wheels or
brakes when changing fluid. Traction can be adversely
affected, which could result in loss of control of the
motorcycle and death or serious injury. (00047d)
2. See Figure 1-19. Remove transmission drain plug and
drain lubricant into a suitable container.
NOTE
Dispose of transmission lubricant in accordance with local
regulations.
3. Inspect O-ring on drain plug for tears or damage. Replace
as required. Wipe any foreign material from plug.
Do not over-tighten filler or drain plug. Doing so could
result in a lubricant leak. (00200b)
4. Install O-ring and drain plug.Tighten to 14-21 ft-lbs (19.0-
28.5 Nm). Do not over-tighten.
5. Fill the transmission with 32 oz. (0.95 liter) of GENUINE
Harley-Davidson FORMULA+ TRANSMISSION AND
PRIMARY CHAINCASE LUBRICANT (Part No. 99851-05)
(quart).
6. With motorcycle on a level surface and resting on jiffy
stand, check lubricant level.
a. Insert filler plug/dipstick into transmission fill hole but
do not thread in.
b. See Figure 1-18. Remove filler plug/dipstick and
check lubricant level on dipstick. Lubricant level
should be between upper mark (2) and lower mark
(1). If necessary, add lubricant until level is correct.
7. Install filler plug/dipstick and tighten to 25-75 in-lbs (2.8-
8.5 Nm).
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