Kawasaki KLE500 (2004) [173/401] Engine lubrication system 7 9

Kawasaki KLE500 (2004) [173/401] Engine lubrication system 7 9
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM 7-9
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
WARNING
Motorcycle operation with insufficient, deteri-
orated, or contaminated engine oil will cause
accelerated wear and may result in engine or trans-
mission seizure, accident, and injury.
Engine Oil Level Inspection
If the oil has just been changed, start the engine 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.
CAUTION
Racing the engine before the oil reaches every part
can cause engine seizure.
If the motorcycle has just been used, wait several minutes
for all the oil to drain down.
Situate the motorcycle so that it is perpendicular to the
ground, and check the engine oil level through the oil level
gauge.
The oil level should come up between the upper [A] and
lower level lines [B].
If the oil level is too high, remove the excess oil, using a
syringe or some other suitable device.
If the oil level is too low, add the correct amount of oil
through the oil filler opening. Use the same type and
make of oil that is already in the engine.
NOTE
If the engine oil type and make are unknown, use any
brand of the specified oil to top up the level in preference
to running the engine with the oil level low. Then at your
earliest convenience, change the oil completely.
CAUTION
If the engine oil gets extremely low or if the oil pump
or oil passages clog up or otherwise do not function
properly, the oil pressure warning light will light. If
this light stays on when the engine is running above
idle speed, stop the engine immediately and find the
cause.
Engine Oil Change
Refer to the Engine Oil Change in the Periodic Mainte-
nance chapter.
Oil Filter Replacement
Refer to the Oil Filter Replacement in the Periodic Main-
tenance chapter.

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