Well, the noise I am hearing is normal "phew" The dealer called me and said to come down. They just the exact machine for sale. He started it up and bingo. The same sound from the same area, right by the oil filter cover. Must be the nature of the beast. Thanks all for the input now I can sleep better. What a honest dealership to admitt giving me the wrong info and standing by their word. You know where I am going to get my next ATV.