2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT Owners Manual - Page 94

2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT Manual

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92 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Do not run the engine at high engine speed. Depending on the atmospheric temperature, the idle time may be changed according to the following table. Air Temperature 4°C (40 °F) 18°C (65°F) 38°C (100°F) Idle Time (minutes)* 15 10 5 • cap/dipstick fully clockwise then remove. Check the engine oil level on the dipstick. The oil level should come up between the low and high level lines on the dipstick. * : During this time the auxiliary cooling fan may be activated several times. This fills the oil filter with oil. Stop the engine, then wait 2 a 3 minutes until the oil settles. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. Wipe the dipstick clean. With the motorcycle perpendicular to the ground, thread the oil filler • • • A. Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick B. High Level Line C. Low Level Line

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92
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Do not run the engine at high en-
gine speed.
Depending on the at-
mospheric temperature, the idle time
may be changed according to the fol-
lowing table.
Air Temperature
Idle Time (minutes)*
4°C (40 °F)
15
18°C (65°F)
10
38°C (100°F)
5
* :
During this time the auxiliary cooling
fan may be activated several times.
This fills the oil filter with oil. Stop the
engine, then wait 2
a
3 minutes until the
oil settles.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
With the motorcycle perpendicular
to the ground, thread the oil filler
cap/dipstick fully clockwise then re-
move.
Check the engine oil level on the dip-
stick. The oil level should come up
between the low and high level lines
on the dipstick.
A. Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick
B. High Level Line
C. Low Level Line