2014 Kawasaki KLX140L Owners Manual - Page 42

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 41 NOTICE Be careful not to allow any dirt or foreign materials to enter the engine. the cap and check the oil level by the dip• Unscrew stick on the cap. The oil level should be between the "H" (High) and "L" (Low) lines on the dipstick. ○Do not pinch the O-ring when installing the dipstick on the oil filler neck. ○When the O-ring comes off from the oil filler neck, install the O-ring on the oil filler neck correctly first, then install the dipstick. NOTE j 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. Oil and/or Oil Filter Change A. B. C. D. Dipstick "H" (High) Line "L" (Low) Line O-ring the oil level is too high, remove the excess oil • If 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. A. Drain Plug

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
41
j
NOTICE
Be careful not to allow any dirt or foreign ma-
terials to enter the engine.
•
Unscrew the cap and check the oil level by the dip-
stick on the cap. The oil level should be between
the “H” (High) and “L” (Low) lines on the dipstick.
A. Dipstick
B. “H” (High) Line
C. “L” (Low) Line
D. O-ring
•
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.
NOTE
○
Do not pinch the O-ring when installing the dipstick
on the oil filler neck.
○
When the O-ring comes off from the oil filler neck,
install the O-ring on the oil filler neck correctly first,
then install the dipstick.
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