2022 Kawasaki KFX 90 ATV Transmission Oil
Transmission Oil
In order for the pinion and ring gears to function properly, check the Oil level and change the Oil in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
WARNING
HAZARD
Operating this vehicle with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated gear case Oil.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
A seizure Of ring gears in final gear case can lock the rear wheels causing an accident a injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
DO not Operate this vehicle with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated gear case oil.
NOTICE
Vehicle operation with insufficient deteriorated, or contaminated Oil causes accelerated wear of the, pinion and ring gears.
Oil Level Inspection
- Place the machine on a level place.
- Remove the Oil filler bolt and check the level. It should be up to the brim Of the hole. If the level is low, add Oil to raise it to the proper level.
NOTE
Use the same type and brand Of Oil that is already in the transmission gear case, - Reinstall the oil filler bolt and tighten to specification.
Tightening torque:
Oil filler bolt: 18 (1.8 kgf,m, 13 ft•lb)
1. Oil filler bolt/measurement hole
Oil Change
- Place the machine on a level place.
- Place a container under the engine.
- Remove the oil filler bolt and drain plug to drain the oil.
- Reinstall the drain plug and tighten to Specification.
Tightening torque:
Drain plug: 18 (1.8 kgf•m, 13 ft-lb)
- Fill the transmission with oil and install the oil filler bolting
Recommended oil: API SE, SF or SG Oil quantity.
Periodic oil change: 0.11 L (0.10 Imp qt, 0.12 US qt)
Total amount: 0.12 L (0.11 Imp 0.13 US qt)
NOTICE
Be sure no foreign material enters the transmission case.
Tightening torque:
Oil filler bolt: 18 (1.8 kgf•m, 13 ft-lb) - Start the engine and warm up for a few minutes. While warming up, check for Oil leakage. If Oil leakage is found, stop the engine immediately and check for the cause.
1. Oil filler bolt
WARNING
HAZARD
Getting gear case oil on tires.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Can make them slippery which can cause an accident and injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Clean up any spilled oil immediately using soap and water.
WARNING
HAZARD
Improper disposal of used gear case Oil.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Used gear case Oil is a toxic substance, which can pollute the environment.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Contact your local authorities for approved disposal methods and follow those methods at all times.