2010 Kawasaki MULE 4010 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 78

76 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Engine Oil In order for the engine to function properly, maintain the engine oil at the proper level, and change the oil and oil filter in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Not only do dirt and metal particles collect in the oil, but the oil itself loses its lubricative quality if used too long. up on the rear edge of the seat. • Pull Pull up the dipstick out of the dipstick tube, wipe • it dry, and insert it into the tube securely with the indent upward. żIt NOTE j is necessary to match indent of the dipstick with the mark on the tube to measure the correct amount of oil. WARNING Vehicle operation with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated engine oil will cause accelerated wear and may result in engine seizure, accident, and injury. Check the oil level before each use and change the oil and filter according to the periodic maintenance chart in the owner's manual. Oil Level Inspection 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, then wait several minutes until the oil settles. A. B. C. D. Dipstick Tube Groove Dipstick Oil Filler Cap NOTICE Racing the engine before the oil reaches every part can cause engine damage. the vehicle has just been used, wait several min• If utes for all the oil to drain down. • Park the vehicle on level ground. out the dipstick and check the oil level. The • Pull oil level should be between the "F" (Full) and "L" • (Low) lines on the dipstick. Reinsert the dipstick till it bottoms into the tube securely.