2009 Kawasaki MULE 4010 Trans4x4 Hardwoods Green HD Owners Manual - Page 94

2009 Kawasaki MULE 4010 Trans4x4 Hardwoods Green HD Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 93 Transmission Case Oil In order for the transmission, differential, pinion, and ring gears to function properly, check the oil level and change the oil in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. WARNING Vehicle operation with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated oil causes accelerated wear of the transmission, differential, pinion, and ring gears and may result in seizure. Seizure can lock the rear wheels and skid the rear tires, with consequent loss of control. j A. Transmission Case B. Oil Filler Plug Oil Level Inspection CAUTION Be careful not to allow any dirt or foreign materials to enter the transmission case. out the dipstick and check the oil level. The • Pull oil level should be between the "H" (High) and "L" (Low) lines on the dipstick. • • • Park the vehicle on level ground. Lift the cargo bed and support it with the rod. Unscrew the oil filler plug, wipe the dipstick dry, and insert it into the filler hole but DO NOT SCREW IT IN.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Transmission Case Oil
In order for the transmission, differential, pinion,
and ring gears to function properly, check the oil level
and change the oil in accordance with the Periodic
Maintenance Chart.
WARNING
Vehicle operation with insufficient, deterio-
rated, or contaminated oil causes acceler-
ated wear of the transmission, differential,
pinion, and ring gears and may result in
seizure.
Seizure can lock the rear wheels
and skid the rear tires, with consequent loss
of control.
Oil Level Inspection
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Lift the cargo bed and support it with the rod.
Unscrew the oil filler plug, wipe the dipstick dry,
and insert it into the filler hole but DO NOT
SCREW IT IN.
A. Transmission Case
B. Oil Filler Plug
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow any dirt or foreign ma-
terials to enter the transmission case.
Pull out the dipstick and check the oil level. The
oil level should be between the “H” (High) and “L”
(Low) lines on the dipstick.