2008 Kawasaki KLX140 Owners Manual - Page 40
2008 Kawasaki KLX140 Manual
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38 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Engine Oil In order for the engine, transmission and clutch to function properly, maintain the engine oil at the proper level, and change the oil and oil filter periodically. Not only do dirt and metal particles collect in the oil, but the oil itself loses its lubricative quality if used too long. j the motorcycle has just been used, wait several • If minutes for all the oil to drain down. the motorcycle held level, unscrew the oil • With filler cap/dipstick, wipe the dipstick on the cap dry, • and reinsert it by screwing. Check the engine oil level on the dipstick. The oil level should come up between the low and high level lines on the dipstick. WARNING Motorcycle operation with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated engine oil will cause accelerated wear and may result in engine or transmission seizure, accident, and injury. Oil Level Inspection the motorcycle so that it is perpendicular • Situate to the ground. the oil has just been changed, start the engine • If and run it for several minutes at idle speed. This • fills the oil filter with oil. Stop the engine and wait several minutes for the oil to settle. A. Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick B. High Level Line C. Low Level Line CAUTION Racing the engine before the oil reaches every part can cause engine seizure.