2008 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 123

2008 Kawasaki Brute Force 650 4x4 Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 121 the plug and check the oil level. The • Unscrew oil level should be between the "H" (High) and "L" (Low) lines on the dipstick. WARNING HAZARD Engine or transmission seizure. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Can lock the front and rear wheels (For "2WD": rear wheels) causing an accident and injury. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Check engine oil level before operating vehicle, and add oil if it is low. j NOTICE A. Oil Filler Plug and Dipstick B. "H" (High) Line C. "L" (Low) Line the oil level is too high, remove the excess oil • If through the oil filler opening using a syringe or • some other suitable device. If the oil level is too low, add the oil to reach the correct level. Use the same type and brand of oil that is already in the engine. If the engine oil gets extremely low or if the oil pump does not function properly, or oil passages are clogged, or otherwise do not function properly, the oil pressure symbol will flash. If it stays on when the engine speed is running slightly above the idle speed, stop the engine immediately and find the cause to prevent severe engine damage. Oil and/or Oil Filter Change up the engine thoroughly, and then stop it. • Warm Place an oil pan beneath the engine. • Remove the engine oil drain plug. •

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
121
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•
Unscrew the plug and check the oil level.
The
oil level should be between the “H” (High) and “L”
(Low) lines on the dipstick.
A. Oil Filler Plug and Dipstick
B. “H” (High) Line
C. “L” (Low) Line
•
If the oil level is too high, remove the excess oil
through the oil filler opening using a syringe or
some other suitable device.
•
If the oil level is too low, add the oil to reach the
correct level. Use the same type and brand of oil
that is already in the engine.
WARNING
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Engine or transmission seizure.
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
H
A
P
P
E
N
Can lock the front and rear wheels (For
“2WD”:
rear wheels) causing an accident
and injury.
H
O
W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Check engine oil level before operating vehi-
cle, and add oil if it is low.
NOTICE
If the engine oil gets extremely low or if the oil
pump does not function properly, or oil pas-
sages are clogged, or otherwise do not func-
tion properly, the oil pressure symbol will
flash. If it stays on when the engine speed
is running slightly above the idle speed, stop
the engine immediately and find the cause to
prevent severe engine damage.
Oil and/or Oil Filter Change
•
Warm up the engine thoroughly, and then stop it.
•
Place an oil pan beneath the engine.
•
Remove the engine oil drain plug.