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Old 01-16-2012, 04:52 PM
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Newbie here. Need help on fluids!

Bought a new 550xp2011 a couple of months ago. Need help on fluid changes. Where is the best place to download a PDF or service manual so I can do my own work. Seems it costs a lot for dealer to do work. I'm no mechanic. But have done oil changes many times on my trucks. Can a fairly intelligent person do all the recommended fluid changes himself. My 50 hours are almost up and I need to prepare.
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Old 01-16-2012, 05:53 PM
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You should be able to do it without a service manual. Your owners manual will tell you what fluids you need and where to find the drain and fill plugs. Really nothing too difficult. Hardest part is greasing the two front, upper a-arm bushings. Just give yourself a couple of hours for the first time, then after that it will only take about half that long.
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