2011 Kawasaki KLX140 Owners Manual - Page 40

2011 Kawasaki KLX140 Manual

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38 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT the oil level is too high, remove the excess oil • If through the oil filler opening using a syringe or WARNING Motor oil is a toxic substance. Dispose of used oil properly. Contact your local authorities for approved disposal methods or possible recycling. the oil filter is replaced, remove the oil filter • When cover and take off the cover with O-ring. j • 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. Oil and/or Oil Filter Change The engine oil and/or oil filter 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/dipstick. Remove the oil drain plugs and position the vehicle by using the side stand to allow all the oil to drain. A. Oil Filter Cover B. Bolts C. Up Mark A. Drain Plug

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38
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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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.
Oil and/or Oil Filter Change
The engine oil and/or oil filter 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/dipstick.
Remove the oil drain plugs and position the vehi-
cle by using the side stand to allow all the oil to
drain.
A. Drain Plug
WARNING
Motor oil is a toxic substance.
Dispose of
used oil properly. Contact your local author-
ities for approved disposal methods or pos-
sible recycling.
When the oil filter is replaced, remove the oil filter
cover and take off the cover with O-ring.
A. Oil Filter Cover
B. Bolts
C. Up Mark