2012 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 35

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 33 the spring to the oil filter cover. • Install Install the oil filter cover with the grease applied to • a new O-ring and tighten its bolts to the specified torque. Tightening Torque Engine Oil Drain Bolt: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 ft·lb) j NOTE żReplace the gasket and O-ring with a new one. the engine up to the high level line with good • Fill quality engine oil specified in the table. Recommended Engine Oil Castrol "Power 1 R4 Racing" 5W-40 or "Kawasaki Performance 4-Stroke Full Synthetic Oil*" 10W-40 or "Kawasaki Performance 4-Stroke Semi-Synthetic Oil*" 10W-40 or "Kawasaki Performance 4-Stroke Motorcycle Oil*" 10W-40 A. Spring B. O-ring C. Oil Filter Cover Tightening Torque Oil Filter Cover Bolts: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb) the oil has completely drained out, install the • After drain bolt with its new gasket. Proper torque for it is shown in the table. *Kawasaki Performance Oils and Lubricants have been specifically engineered for your vehicle. Consistent use of these products meets or exceeds warranty and service requirements and can help to extend the life of your Kawasaki. Engine Oil Capacity Capacity: 0.75 L (0.79 US qt) (When filter is not removed) 0.80 L (0.85 US qt) (When filter is removed) 1.00 L (1.06 US qt) (When engine is completely dry)