Can-Am 2009 Outlander 500 EFI Operator's Manual - Gearbox Oil
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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BEHIND LH FOOTREST
1. Drain screw
Gearbox Oil
Gearbox Oil Level
NOTICE
Check level and refill if
necessary. Do not overfill. Operat-
ing the gearbox with an improper
level may severely damage gear-
box. Wipe off any spillage.
Place the vehicle on a level surface.
Select NEUTRAL position.
Apply parking brake.
Check the gearbox oil level by remov-
ing the gearbox oil level plug.
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1. Oil level plug
2. Oil drain plug
The oil should be level with the bottom
of the oil level hole.
Refill as required until gearbox oil level
flows through oil level hole.
Recommended Gearbox Oil
Use XP-S chaincase oil (P/N 413 801
900) or an equivalent.
NOTICE
Do
not
use
unrecom-
mended other types of oil when ser-
vicing. Do not mix with other types
of oil.
Gearbox Oil Change
Place the vehicle on a level surface.
Clean drain plug area and oil level plug.
Remove the gearbox drain plug.
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1. Oil level plug
2. Oil drain plug
NOTE:
To completely drain the gear-
box, place a jack under the left footrest
and tilt the vehicle toward the right
side. When the gearbox is empty, in-
stall the drain plug and replace the ve-
hicle on the ground.
Refill gearbox, using XP-S chaincase oil
(P/N 413 801 900) or an equivalent.
NOTICE
Do not use other unrec-
ommended types of oil when servic-
ing. Do not mix with other types of
oil.
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