2011 Kawasaki Prairie 360 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 125

2011 Kawasaki Prairie 360 4x4 Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 123 * 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. Front and Rear Final Gear Case Oil In order for the differential, pinion, and ring gears to function properly, check the oil level and change the oil in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. WARNING HAZARD Operating this vehicle with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated gear case oil. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Seizure of differential, pinion, and ring gears in final gear cases can lock the front and rear wheels causing an accident and injury. * Kawasaki Performance Oils and Lubricants have been specifically engineered for your vehicle. Consistent use of these products meets or exceeds warranty and service requirements and can help to extend the life of your Kawasaki. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not operate this vehicle with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated gear case oil. j NOTICE Vehicle operation with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated oil causes accelerated wear of the differential, pinion, and ring gears.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
123
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* Although 10W-40 engine oil is the recommended
oil for most conditions, the oil viscosity may need
to be changed to accommodate atmospheric condi-
tions in your riding area.
* Kawasaki Performance Oils and Lubricants have
been specifically engineered for your vehicle. Con-
sistent use of these products meets or exceeds war-
ranty and service requirements and can help to ex-
tend the life of your Kawasaki.
Front and Rear Final Gear Case Oil
In order for the differential, pinion, and ring gears
to function properly, check the oil level and change
the oil in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance
Chart.
WARNING
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Operating this vehicle with insufficient, dete-
riorated, or contaminated gear case oil.
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Seizure of differential, pinion, and ring gears
in final gear cases can lock the front and rear
wheels causing an accident and injury.
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T
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V
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D
T
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E
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A
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A
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D
Do not operate this vehicle with insufficient,
deteriorated, or contaminated gear case oil.
NOTICE
Vehicle operation with insufficient, deterio-
rated, or contaminated oil causes acceler-
ated wear of the differential, pinion, and ring
gears.