Need some quick help with a simple question

03stage2 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-08-2010, 01:35 PM

IM changing the oil on my 2010 550 xp before my first bug Hatfield McCoy trip tomorrow. Im in the middle of moving so my manual is in limbo. Basically I see the filter and a hexagonal bolt. I assume the bolt is the main drain and then do the flter. However I am having a hell of time getting that bolt out. Am I missing something here? Thanks guys.....

**blueline15** · #2 (**permalink**) 09-08-2010, 02:16 PM

the bolt probably is the main drain, it should be pretty easy to figure out...it might just be very very tight.

MUDDIE49 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-08-2010, 02:22 PM

Yeah bro,i have the same ride...its torqued on...you have to muscle it loose...just watch your knuckles....Muddie49

nmpolaris · #4 (**permalink**) 09-08-2010, 05:50 PM

Yes, they have gorillas putting the bolt on at the factory. I put a ratchet on mine and gave it a couple of quick, snappy hits and it loosened right up. Don't overtightened when replacing it.

2010 500 HO · #5 (**permalink**) 09-09-2010, 03:33 AM

I think there may be some mention of loctite in the manual. Maybe it's added at the factory. Could be why it's tricky to remove.

03stage2 · #6 (**permalink**) 09-23-2010, 06:31 PM

Sorry this is late but you guys are right. When it finally broke loose with a breaker bar it sounded like breaking a piece of glass. Very sharp quick precise breaking sound. Those are some damn tight tolerances....