2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT Owners Manual - Page 99

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 97 the engine up to the upper level • Fill line with a good quality engine oil • • specified in the table. Start the engine. Check the oil level and for oil leakage. żDo not add any chemical additive to NOTE the oil. Oils fulfilling the above requirements are fully formulated and provide adequate lubrication for both the engine and the clutch. Tightening Torque Engine Drain Plugs: Left Side: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb) Right Side: 15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 ft·lb) Clutch Cover: 21 N·m (2.1 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb) Cartridge: 17.5 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 ft·lb) Recommended Engine Oil Type: API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2 Viscosity: SAE 10W-40 Engine Oil Capacity Capacity: 4.4 L (4.7 US qt) [when filter is not removed] 4.6 L (4.9 US qt) [when filter is removed] 5.5 L (5.8 US qt) [when engine is completely dry] 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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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
97
•
Fill the engine up to the upper level
line with a good quality engine oil
specified in the table.
•
Start the engine.
•
Check the oil level and for oil leak-
age.
Tightening Torque
Engine Drain Plugs:
Left Side: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb)
Right Side: 15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 ft·lb)
Clutch Cover:
21 N·m (2.1 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb)
Cartridge:
17.5 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 ft·lb)
Recommended Engine Oil
Type: API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM
with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2
Viscosity: SAE 10W-40
NOTE
ż
Do not add any chemical additive to
the oil.
Oils fulfilling the above re-
quirements are fully formulated and
provide adequate lubrication for both
the engine and the clutch.
Engine Oil Capacity
Capacity:
4.4 L (4.7 US qt)
[when filter is not removed]
4.6 L (4.9 US qt)
[when filter is removed]
5.5 L (5.8 US qt)
[when engine is completely
dry]
Although 10W-40 engine oil is the
recommended
oil
for
most
condi-
tions, the oil viscosity may need to
be changed to accommodate atmo-
spheric conditions in your riding area.