2012 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 95
2012 Kawasaki KFX450R Manual
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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 93 • Replace the oil filter element with a new one. the oil filter cover with grease applied to a • Install new O-ring and tighten its bolts to the specified torque. Oil Filter Cover 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb) the oil has completely drained out, install the • After drain plugs with their new gaskets. Proper torque for them is shown in the table. Engine Oil Drain Plugs Tightening Torque Drain Plug (M6) 7.0 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 62 in·lb) Drain Plug (M12) 15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 ft·lb) j A. Oil Filter Element B. Grommet NOTE żReplace any gaskets or O-ring with new ones. the engine up to the high level line with good • Fill quality engine oil specified in the table. the oil filler cap. • Install the engine. • Start • Check the oil level and oil leakage. oil to the grommet. • Apply Install the oil filter element with the grommet to• ward the oil filter cover. NOTICE Inside-Out installation stops oil flow, causing engine seizure.