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.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
93
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Replace the oil filter element with a new one.
A. Oil Filter Element
B. Grommet
Apply oil to the grommet.
Install the oil filter element with the grommet to-
ward the oil filter cover.
NOTICE
Inside-Out installation stops oil flow, causing
engine seizure.
Install the oil filter cover with grease applied to a
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)
After the oil has completely drained out, install the
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)
NOTE
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Replace any gaskets or O-ring with new ones.
Fill the engine up to the high level line with good
quality engine oil specified in the table.
Install the oil filler cap.
Start the engine.
Check the oil level and oil leakage.