Changing Chaincase Lubricant
1. Ride motorcycle until engine is warmed up to normal operating temperature.
When draining or adding lubricant, do not allow dirt, debris
or other contaminants to enter the engine. (00198a)
2. See Clutch Cover. Using a T27 TORX drive head, remove five screws (3) (with captive
washers) to free clutch inspection cover (2) from primary chaincase cover.
3. See Removal/Installation of Chaincase Drain Plug. Remove magnetic drain plug at
bottom of primary chaincase cover. Drain lubricant into suitable container.
NOTE:
Dispose of chaincase lubricant in accordance with local regulations.
4. Clean drain plug. If plug has accumulated a lot of debris, inspect the condition of the
chaincase components.
5. Inspect drain plug o ring for cuts, tears or signs of deterioration. Replace as necessary.
6. Install drain plug back into primary chaincase cover. Tighten plug to 36 60 in lbs (4.1 6.8
Nm).
Do not overfill the primary chaincase with lubricant.
Overfilling can cause rough clutch engagement,
incomplete disengagement, clutch drag and/or difficulty in
finding neutral at engine idle. (00199b)
7. Pour 26 ounces (0.77 liter) of Harley Davidson PRIMARY CHAINCASE LUBRICANT (Part
No. 99887 84 quart or 99886 84 gallon) through the clutch inspection cover opening.
Be sure that no lubricant gets on tires, wheels or brakes
when changing fluid. Traction can be adversely affected,
which could result in loss of control of the motorcycle and
death or serious injury. (00047c)
When draining or adding lubricant, do not allow dirt, debris
or other contaminants to enter the engine. (00198a)
NOTE: