2013 Kawasaki JET SKI Ultra LX Owners Manual - Page 136

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134 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS Engine Oil System In order for the engine to function properly, maintain the engine oil at the proper level, and change the oil and replace the oil filter in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Not only do dirt and metal particles collect in the oil, but the oil itself loses its lubricative quality if used too long. Oil and/or Oil Filter Changes In accordance with the Maintenance Chart, change the engine oil and oil filter with the following procedure. Level the watercraft port to starboard as well as fore to aft. In a well-ventilated area, start the engine while flushing the cooling system. j • • A. Oil Filler Cap B. Dipstick NOTICE Dirt and other foreign materials can cause serious engine damage. To prevent engine damage, do not allow dirt or foreign materials to enter the engine. the oil thoroughly from the dipstick tube us• Drain ing a commercially-available vacuum pump. NOTICE The engine must be running before the water is turned on and the water must be turned off before the engine is stopped. Do not run the engine without cooling water flow for more than 15 seconds. up the engine and stop it. • Warm • Remove the oil filler cap and the dipstick. WARNING Used engine oil is toxic and pollutes the environment. To protect the environment, do not discard used engine oil; always return it to an authorized recycling center.

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134
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
j
Engine Oil System
In order for the engine to function properly, main-
tain the engine oil at the proper level, and change
the oil and replace the oil filter in accordance with
the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Not only do dirt and
metal particles collect in the oil, but the oil itself loses
its lubricative quality if used too long.
Oil and/or Oil Filter Changes
In
accordance
with
the
Maintenance
Chart,
change the engine oil and oil filter with the following
procedure.
•
Level the watercraft port to starboard as well as
fore to aft.
•
In a well-ventilated area, start the engine while
flushing the cooling system.
NOTICE
The engine must be running before the water
is turned on and the water must be turned off
before the engine is stopped.
Do not run the engine without cooling water
flow for more than 15 seconds.
•
Warm up the engine and stop it.
•
Remove the oil filler cap and the dipstick.
A. Oil Filler Cap
B. Dipstick
NOTICE
Dirt and other foreign materials can cause
serious engine damage. To prevent engine
damage, do not allow dirt or foreign materi-
als to enter the engine.
•
Drain the oil thoroughly from the dipstick tube us-
ing a commercially-available vacuum pump.
WARNING
Used engine oil is toxic and pollutes the envi-
ronment. To protect the environment, do not
discard used engine oil; always return it to
an authorized recycling center.