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3. Engine Oil
Changing the Engine Oil
The engine oil shall be changed for the first
time after 8 hours of operation. Thereafter, it
should be changed every 100 hours.
WARNING!
The engine and the exhaust
system, become very hot
during operation.
Risk for burns if touched.
Allow engine and exhaust
sytem to cool at least two (2)
minutes.
1.
Place the machine on a flat surface.
2.
Place a container under the engine drain
plug.
3.
Remove the dipstick and open the drain
plug.
4.
Allow the oil to run out into the container.
5.
Install and tighten the oil drain plug.
6.
Replace the oil filter if necessary.
7.
Fill with new engine oil in accordance
with Checking the Oil Level.
8.
Start the engine. Run it for a few
seconds. Stop and re-check the oil level.
Checking the Oil Level
Check the oil level in the engine when the
machine is standing level and the engine is
stopped.
Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and then
replace it.
The dipstick should not be screwed into
place.
Take the dipstick out again and read the oil
level.
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LUBRICATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Used engine oil is a health hazard and
must not be disposed of on the ground or
in nature; it should always be disposed
of at a workshop or appropriate disposal
location.
Avoid skin contact; wash with soap and
water in case of spills.
Oil drain plug Kawasaki
Remove the dipstick
8011-455
8011-569
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