2008 Kawasaki JET SKI STX-15F Owners Manual - Page 49

2008 Kawasaki JET SKI STX-15F Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION 47 After transporting or refueling and before starting the engine, open the storage compartment lid, remove the seats (see the Seat Latch section) and take out the storage pocket for several minutes to ventilate the engine compartment. j Engine Oil In order for the engine to function properly, maintain the engine oil at the proper level, and change the oil and replace the oil filter in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Not only do dirt and metal particles collect in the oil, but the oil itself loses its lubricative quality if used too long. Oil Requirements: Type: API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2 SAE10W-40 4.0 L (4.2 US qt) 5.0 L (5.3 US qt) when engine is completely dry. WARNING A concentration of gasoline fumes in the engine compartment can cause a fire or explosion. Capacity: żDo not add any chemical additive to the oil. NOTE Oils fulfilling the above requirements are fully formulated and provide adequate lubrication for both the engine and the clutch. Although 10W-40 engine oil is the recommended oil for most conditions, the oil viscosity may need to be changed to accommodate atmospheric conditions in your riding area.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
47
j
After transporting or refueling and before starting
the engine, open the storage compartment lid, re-
move the seats (see the Seat Latch section) and
take out the storage pocket for several minutes to
ventilate the engine compartment.
WARNING
A concentration of gasoline fumes in the en-
gine compartment can cause a fire or explo-
sion.
Engine Oil
In order for the engine to function properly, main-
tain the engine oil at the proper level, and change
the oil and replace the oil filter in accordance with
the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Not only do dirt and
metal particles collect in the oil, but the oil itself loses
its lubricative quality if used too long.
Oil Requirements:
Type:
API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO
MA, MA1 or MA2
SAE10W-40
Capacity:
4.0 L (4.2 US qt)
5.0 L (5.3 US qt)
when engine is completely dry.
NOTE
ż
Do not add any chemical additive to the oil. Oils
fulfilling the above requirements are fully formu-
lated and provide adequate lubrication for both the
engine and the clutch.
Although 10W-40 engine oil is the recommended
oil for most conditions, the oil viscosity may need
to be changed to accommodate atmospheric condi-
tions in your riding area.