Tracker 600 - Engine;Transmission Oil - Filter

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2. Using a suitable brush, clean the carbon deposits
from the screen taking care not to damage the screen.
NOTE: If the screen is damaged in any way, it must
be replaced.
3. Install the spark arrester assembly and secure with
the cap screw. Tighten cap screw to 8 in-lb (0.9
N-m).
Engine/Transmission
Oil — Filter
The engine should always be warm when the oil is
changed so the oil will drain easily and completely.
1. Park the ATV on a level surface.
2. Loosen the oil level stick. Be careful not to allow
contaminates to enter the opening.
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3. Remove the drain plug from the back of the engine
through the access hole in skid plate and drain the oil
into a drain pan.
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4. Using the oil filter wrench and a ratchet handle (or a
socket or box-end wrench), remove the old oil filter
(see illustration OHA016) and dispose of properly.
Do not re-use oil filter.
NOTE: Clean up any excess oil after removing the
filter.
5. Apply oil to the new filter O-ring and check to make
sure it is positioned correctly; then install the new oil
filter. Tighten securely.
6. Install the engine drain plug and new gasket; then
tighten to 12 ft-lb (16.3 N-m). Remove the oil filler
plug being careful not to let contaminates enter the
opening; then pour ACX All Weather Synthetic oil in
the filler hole. Install the level stick.
7. Start the engine (while the ATV is outside on level
ground) and allow it to idle for a few minutes.
8. Turn the engine off and wait approximately one min-
ute.
9. Unscrew the oil level stick and wipe it with a clean
cloth.
10. Install the oil level stick and thread into the engine
case.
NOTE: The oil level stick should be threaded in
when checking the oil level.
11. Remove the oil level stick; the oil level must be
within the operating range but not exceeding the
upper mark.
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12. Inspect the area around the drain plug and oil filter
for leaks.
! WARNING
Use extreme caution when removing the oil drain plug.
Hot oil can cause severe injury and skin burns.
CAUTION
Any oil used in place of the recommended oil could
cause serious engine damage. Do not use oils which
contain graphite or molybdenum additives. These oils
can adversely affect clutch operation. Also, not recom-
mended are racing, vegetable, non-detergent, and cas-
tor-based oils.
CAUTION
Do not over-fill the engine with oil. Always make sure
that the oil level is not above the upper mark.