I have an 06 Arctic Cat 400 Auto 4X4 - and unfortunately, I tipped it over (not a violent rollover - just tipped on a steep hillside)
Now, there is oil dripping (slowly) from what appears to be a vent just over the exhaust pipe
Where is this oil coming from - and what do I do about it?
thanks in advance to all who take the time to respond

 

Open up your air box and check the bottom of the air box. There is a crankcase vent tube there that oil can run out of and into the air box if yuo don't keep the wheels down.

Then the oil will drail out a little duck bill tube inthe bottom of the air box. NOT a big deal just clenathe bottomof the air box out real well. Clean or replace the air filter if needed. Check your oil level and ride on. Assuming nothing major was broken inthe "mi-hap".

SJ

 

thanks for the info - that should do it!
and, no, nothing seems to have been broken in the mishap - fortunately!

 

Good news that nothing broke. I think the 2nd or 3rd time I had a similar mishap I smashed my instrument pod and bent the handlebars. Sounds like you were uninjured as well so good news all the way around.

 

yep - it was just a stupid incident, and over she went
luckily, nothing worse than a few scratches

thanks for the help with the air filter and drain valve - I've already taken care of it, just like you said

I appreciate your willingness to help out

 

Not a problem, glad I could help.

Also, make a mental note that if you do a lot of running around at WOT (wide open throttle). Then oil can be sucked out that vent tube into the air box as well. It is easy to pop the top on the air box and check so I check it every other ride or so and clean it out when needed. I am amazed at how large a mess such a little amount of oil can make.

SJ

 

thanks for the heads-up

yeah, there wasn't much oil in the box, but enough to drip a little on the pipe below