1996 Xplorer 400 Info Needed
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1996 Xplorer 400 Info Needed
Good afternoon I just purchased a 1996 Xplorer 400 with about 500 miles on it. I am looking to do a complete change of all the fluids before I start riding it. I have downloaded the Polaris service manual but it is very vague in terms of the finding the drain and fill plugs. I will attach some pics of my machine in the hopes you all could steer me in the right direction. I appreciate the help.
I believe I have found the transmission and the counter balance fills but cannot find the oil, transmission, gear or counter balance drain bolts.
I believe I have found the transmission and the counter balance fills but cannot find the oil, transmission, gear or counter balance drain bolts.
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Correct I should have added that to the original post. This is the 2 stroke model. The transmission and motor have the red gasket seal so it’s definitely been worked on before. The incredible thing is I am the third owner of the ATV. I have the original invoice from the original owner and the owner I purchased it from. Both older gentlemen.
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There are a few 10mm head plugs on the bottom of the crankcase. If you go on partzilla.com and look up your machine, they will give a break down of your motor. There are two plugs marked #6. One is for the crankcase cavity and the other is for the counterbalance. The one marked #45 is for the flywheel cavity. Hope this helps.
Mike
Mike
#5
well at least there is no engine oil to change out. with out seeing it (been a long time since worked on one of those)it's hard to tell you what is a drain. look near the bottom or side for a different bolt then the assembly bolts and that might help to see it. hopefully the oil in the counterbalance won't be white. that happens when water gets in there.
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That thing has too many chains. The Sportsman 500 came out the same year.
Here's a working link to the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zviT...ature=youtu.be
Here's a working link to the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zviT...ature=youtu.be