Kawasaki KX65 - Owner's Manual - page 35
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Oil Change
The transmission oil should be changed periodi-
cally 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.
•
Remove the oil drain plug and position the vehicle
perpendicular to the ground to allow all the oil to
drain.
WARNING
Transmission oil is a toxic substance. Dis-
pose of used oil properly. Contact your lo-
cal authorities for approved disposal meth-
ods or possible recycling.
A. Oil Drain Plug
•
Install the oil drain plug with its new gasket and
torque it to 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 14 ft·lb).
•
Pour in the specified amount of fresh transmission
oil.
•
Install the oil filler cap.
•
Check the oil level after kicking the engine over 3
or 4 times.
Recommended Transmission Oil
Type
API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with
JASO MA, MA1 or MA2
Viscosity
SAE 10W-40
NOTE
○
Do not add any chemical additive to the oil. Oils
fulfilling the above requirements are fully formu-
lated and provide adequate lubrication for both the
engine and the clutch.
Transmission Oil Total Amount
0.5 L (0.53 US qt)
Although 10W-40 engine oil is the recommended
oil for most conditions, the oil viscosity may need
to be changed to accommodate atmospheric condi-
tions in your riding area.