2009 Kawasaki MULE 4010 Trans4x4 Diesel Owners Manual - Page 101
2009 Kawasaki MULE 4010 Trans4x4 Diesel Manual
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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 99 Oil Change NOTE the cargo bed and support it with the rod. • Lift Remove the filler plug. • żBefore draining the oil, warm it up by running the vehicle. Warm oil drains easily and picks up any sediment. WARNING When draining or filling the transmission case, be careful that no oil gets on the tires or rims. Oil on tires can make them slippery which can cause an accident and injury. Clean off any oil that inadvertently gets on them with soap and water. Transmission case oil is a toxic substance. Dispose of used oil properly. Contact your local authorities for approved disposal methods or possible recycling. the oil has completely drained out, install the • After drain plug with new gasket. Tighten it to the spec- the vehicle level, place an oil pan beneath the • With transmission case. • Remove the drain plug. j • A. Transmission Case B. Drain Plug ified torque. Fill the transmission case up to the "H" (High) line on the dipstick with a good quality oil as specified in the table. Tightening Torque Drain Plug: 15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 ft·lb) Transmission Case Oil Type API "GL-5" Hypoid gear oil above 5°C (41°F) SAE 90 below 5°C (41°F) SAE 80 WARNING To avoid a serious burn, never touch a hot muffler or exhaust pipe during oil draining.