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Ed Rapp · 11-22-2003, 01:41 PM

Picked up used 86 safari. Don't have manual yet. Drive gear box has plug rather than dip stick. How full do I fill and with what type oil? Thanks Ed

Fendrguy · 11-22-2003, 02:44 PM

is there a # stamp on the cast?
call the skidoo dealer and ask them how much to put in.
I use MAXIMA chain case lube, its about 5 bucks a 16OZ bottle.

01MXZ800 · 11-22-2003, 03:32 PM

HAVE YOU PULLED THE PLUG? MY '89 HAD A DIP STICK ATTACHED TO PLUG,IF NOT ABOUT A PINT SHOULD BE RIGHT

GOOD LUCK

Ed Rapp · 11-22-2003, 05:57 PM

Mine just has a plug with no dip stick. That why I didnt know to what level to fill it to. Thanks!

dl_sledding · 11-25-2003, 11:14 PM

Is there another plug on the side cover of the chaincase, lower than the fill tube? If memory serves, some of the sleds had a plug that you pulled out, filled thru the fill tube until the lube started running out of the plug hole. Replace the plug again after filling, of course

bbarry2k · 12-08-2003, 11:02 PM

Factory manual says 7 fl oz

**smallengineguy** · 03-27-2004, 05:59 AM

I check my case every 300 mi or so. It only takes a second, and it let me know my shaft seal was leaking last year! I use Klotz synthetic, much less wear!