2015 Kawasaki KLX140 Owners Manual - Page 44

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 43 the oil has completely drained out, install the • After drain plug with its new gasket. Proper torque for it is shown in the table. Engine Oil Drain Plug Tightening Torque 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 ft·lb) ○Do not add any chemical additive to the oil. the oil filler cap/dipstick. • Install the engine. • Start • Check the oil level and oil leakage. NOTE Oils fulfilling the above requirements are fully formulated and provide adequate lubrication for both the engine and the clutch. j ○Replace the damaged gasket or O-ring with a new one. the engine up to the upper level line with good • Fill quality engine oil specified in the table. Recommended Engine Oil Type: Kawasaki Performance 4-Stroke Motorcycle Oil* Kawasaki Performance 4-Stroke Semi-Synthetic Oil* Kawasaki Performance 4-Stroke Full Synthetic Oil* or other 4-stroke oils with API SG, SH, SJ, SL, SM and JASO MA, MA1, MA2 rating Viscosity: SAE 10W-40 *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. NOTE Engine Oil Capacity 0.93 L (0.98 US qt) [When filter is not removed] 0.95 L (1.00 US qt) 1.1 L (1.2 US qt) [When filter is removed] [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
43
j
•
After the oil has completely drained out, install the
drain plug with its new gasket. Proper torque for it
is shown in the table.
Engine Oil Drain Plug Tightening Torque
18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 ft·lb)
NOTE
○
Replace the damaged gasket or O-ring with a new
one.
•
Fill the engine up to the upper level line with good
quality engine oil specified in the table.
Recommended Engine Oil
Type:
Kawasaki Performance 4-Stroke
Motorcycle Oil*
Kawasaki Performance 4-Stroke
Semi-Synthetic Oil*
Kawasaki Performance 4-Stroke Full
Synthetic Oil*
or other 4-stroke oils with API SG, SH,
SJ, SL, SM and JASO MA, MA1, MA2
rating
Viscosity:
SAE 10W-40
*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.
NOTE
○
Do not add any chemical additive to the oil. Oils
fulfilling the above requirements are fully formu-
lated and provide adequate lubrication for both the
engine and the clutch.
•
Install the oil filler cap/dipstick.
•
Start the engine.
•
Check the oil level and oil leakage.
Engine Oil Capacity
0.93 L (0.98 US qt)
[When filter is not removed]
0.95 L (1.00 US qt)
[When filter is removed]
1.1 L (1.2 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 condi-
tions in your riding area.