Changing the engine oil
The engine oil requires changing every 1800Mi / 3000KM and at the start of each riding season to protect the engine.
The following steps should be followed when changing the engine oil.
1.Place a oil catch pan directly below the engine crankcase.
2.Remove the crankcase drain plug located on the bottom of the crankcase on the underside of the unit.
3.Remove the engine oil dipstick located on the right hand side of the crankcase directly below the transmission shift lever.
4.Allow the oil to drain completely (15- 30min).
5.Reinstall the crankcase drain plug and torque to
6.Fill the crankcase with
7.Reinstall the engine oil dipstick and finger tighten
8.Dispose of used oil at a proper recycling station as required by law.
Engine Cooling System
The Vector engine is a liquid jacketed cooled engine. Cooling is accomplished by
circulating liquid coolant from the engine coolant jacket through a radiator located at the front of the unit. If is very important to keep the radiator fins clean and free of debris and mud to prevent engine overheating which can cause engine
damage or failure. You need to routinely clean the radiator by using a pressurized spray of water.
Maintaining the coolant level is also a very important process to ensure proper engine cooling. The coolant level should be checked before each riding session and the coolant replaced at the beginning of each riding season.
Proper maintenance of the cooling system will prevent the engine from overheating and freezing.
Coolant should be change every 2 years.
Checking the level
With the unit parked on level ground, remove the front grill cover and check that the coolant level in the reserve tank is between the upper and lower limit indicator lines. If the coolant level is near or below the lower limit add coolant to raise the coolant level to the upper limit indicator line.
Coolant should be a mixture of distilled water and
CAUTION: Add coolant through the reserve tank. The coolant system runs under pressure.
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