2022 Kawasaki KFX 90 ATV Engine Oil Owners Manual

2022 Kawasaki KFX 90 ATV Engine Oil

Engine Oil

In order for the engine and transmission 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.

WARNING

HAZARD
Engine or transmission seizure.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Can lock the rear wheels causing an accident and injury.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Do not operate this vehicle with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated engine Oil.

Oil Level Inspection

If the oil has just been changed, start the engine and run it for several minutes at idle speed. This fills the oil filter with oil. Stop the engine, then wait several minutes until the oil settles.

NOTICE
Racing the engine before the Oil reaches every part can cause engine seizure. Operation with insufficient deteriorated, or contaminated engine Oil will cause accelerated engine wear.

If the vehicle has just been used, wait several minutes for all the oil to drain down.

1. Place the machine on a level place.
2. Warm up the engine for several minutes and stop it.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it Off with a clean rag. Insert the dipstick in the filler hole without screwing it in.
   NOTE
   Wait a few minutes until the oil level settles before checking.
4. Remove the dipstick and inspect the oil level.
5. The oil level should be between the maximum and minimum marks. If the level is low, add oil to raise it to the proper level. Use the same type and brand of oil that is already in the engine.
6. If the oil level is too high, remove the excess oil, using a syringe or some other suitable device.

1. Dipstick/oil filler cap
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark

NOTICE
Be sure no foreign material enters the crankcase.

WARNING

HAZARD
Engine or transmission seizure.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Can lock the rear wheels causing an accident and injury.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Check engine oil level before operating the vehicle, and add Oil if it is low.

NOTICE
If the engine is run without oil, it will be severely damaged.

Engine Oil Filter Cleaning

1. Place the machine on a level place.
2. Warm up the engine for several minutes and stop it.
3. Place a container under the engine.
4. Remove the Oil filler cap and Oil filter to drain the oil.NOTICE
   Be sure no foreign material enters the crankcase. When removing the drain plug, the compression spring, oil strainer, and O-ring will fall out. Take care not to lose these parts.
5. Clean the oil strainer with solvent.
6. Inspect the O-ring and replace if damaged.
7. Reinstall the O-ring, oil strainer, compression spring and drain plug. Tighten the drain plug to specification.
   NOTICE
   Before reinstalling the drain plug, be sure to install the O-ring, compression spring and Oil strainer.
   Tightening torque:
   Oil filter cap (engine): 15 N.m (1.5 kgfn, 11 ft.lb)
8. Fill the engine with oil and install the oil filler cap.
   Recommended oil: API SE, SF or SG
   Oil quantity: Engine oil:
   Periodic oil change: 0.7 L (0.62 Imp qt, 0.74 US qt)
   Total amount: 0.8 L (0.70 Imp qt, 0.84 US qt)
   NOTICE
   Be sure no foreign material enters the crankcase.
9. Warm up the engine for several minutes at idle speed. Check for Oil leakage while warming up.
   NOTICE
   If Oil leakage is found, stop the engine immediately and check for the cause.

Engine Oil Replacement

1. Place the machine on a level place.
2. Warm up the engine for several minutes and stop it.
3. Place a container under the engine.
4. Remove the oil filler cap and drain plug to drain the oil.

1. Dipstick oil filler cap

NOTICE
Be sure no foreign material enters the crankcase.

1. Drain plug

WARNING

HAZARD
Improper disposal of used motor oil.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Used motor 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.

Reinstall the drain plug and tighten the drain plug to specification. Fill the engine with oil and install the oil filler cap. Warm up the engine for several minutes at idle speed. Check for oil leakage while warming up.

Tightening torque:
Drain plug (engine): 25 (2.5 kgfn, 18 ft•lb)

NOTICE
Be sure no foreign material enters the crankcase.

Recommended oil: API SE. SF or SG Oil quantity: Engine oil: Periodic oil change: 0.7 L (0.62 Imp qt. 0.74 US qt) Total amount: 0.8 L (0.70 Imp qt. 0.84 US qt)