2015 Kawasaki MULE PRO-FXT Owners Manual - Page 108

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 107 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. the vehicle has just been used, wait several min• If utes for all the oil to drain down. the vehicle on level ground. • Park Remove the battery cover (see Battery Removal). • Pull up the dipstick out of the dipstick tube, wipe • it dry, and insert the dipstick till it bottoms into the tube securely. 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. j 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. Dipstick out the dipstick and check the oil level. The • Pull oil level should be between the "F" (Full) and "L" (Low) holes on the dipstick. NOTICE Racing the engine before the oil reaches every part can cause engine damage.