2015 Kawasaki KX65 Owners Manual - Page 38

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 37 The transmission oil should be changed periodically to ensure long engine life. Warm up the engine thoroughly so that the oil will pick up any sediment and drain easily. Stop the engine, and place a container beneath it. Remove the oil filler cap. Remove the oil drain plug and position the vehicle perpendicular to the ground to allow all the oil to drain. Oil Change the oil drain plug with its new gasket and • Install torque it to 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 14 ft·lb). in the specified amount of fresh transmission • Pour oil. the oil filler cap. • Install the oil level after kicking the engine over 3 • Check or 4 times. Recommended Transmission 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: SAE10W-40 *Kawasaki Performance Oils and Lubricants have been specifically engineered for your vehicle. Consistent use of these products meets or exceeds service requirements and can help to extend the life of your Kawasaki. j WARNING Transmission oil is a toxic substance. Dispose of used oil properly. Contact your local authorities for approved disposal methods or possible recycling. ○Do not add any chemical additive to the oil. NOTE Oils fulfilling the above requirements are fully formulated and provide adequate lubrication for both the engine and the clutch. A. Oil Drain Plug

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
37
j
Oil Change
The transmission oil should be changed periodi-
cally to ensure long engine life.
•
Warm up the engine thoroughly so that the oil will
pick up any sediment and drain easily.
•
Stop the engine, and place a container beneath it.
•
Remove the oil filler cap.
•
Remove the oil drain plug and position the vehicle
perpendicular to the ground to allow all the oil to
drain.
WARNING
Transmission oil is a toxic substance. Dis-
pose of used oil properly. Contact your lo-
cal authorities for approved disposal meth-
ods or possible recycling.
A. Oil Drain Plug
•
Install the oil drain plug with its new gasket and
torque it to 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 14 ft·lb).
•
Pour in the specified amount of fresh transmission
oil.
•
Install the oil filler cap.
•
Check the oil level after kicking the engine over 3
or 4 times.
Recommended Transmission 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:
SAE10W-40
*Kawasaki Performance Oils and Lubricants have
been specifically engineered for your vehicle. Con-
sistent use of these products meets or exceeds ser-
vice requirements and can help to extend 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.