snowstump

after you fill the couter balance se if ita start. (use a small funnel to fill, pour till its full and then clean up the mess after. I used a lot of kitty litter by the time i was done draining and refilling.... as far as damage to anything in the recoil, you'll have to ask some one else.. good luck...

the fill is on the right side right above the drain plug over to the left right behind the front chain. right is the bikes right as if your the bike. hope that helps.. it is not the easiest to get to.