Maintenance
Note: Do Not use
•Style B (yellow zinc):
1.Remove and discard the cotter pin.
2.Torque the slotted nut to 200
3.Check distance from bottom of slot in nut to inside edge of hole. Two threads (0.1 inch) or less should be showing.
WARNING
Engine coolant is hot and pressurized and radiator and surrounding parts are hot. Spray or steam from hot, pressurized liquid in the engine cooling system and touching a hot radiator may cause severe burns.
Allow the engine to cool completely before removing the radiator cap or servicing any component of the cooling system.
| Figure 27 |
1. 0.1 inch max | 2. No more than two |
| threads (0.1 inch max) |
| should be showing here. |
4.If more than two threads (0.1 inch) are showing remove nut and install washer (P/N
5.Torque the slotted nut to 200
6.Then tighten nut until the next set of slots line up with the cross hole in shaft. Do Not loosen nut to align the slot. If required, tighten to the next set of slots.
7.Install new cotter pin (P/N
Note: Do Not use
Check Engine Coolant Level
(Kawasaki Liquid-Cooled
Only)
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
2.Check with engine cold.
3.View coolant level in overflow bottle located at the right rear of the engine below the radiator. Coolant level should be at the indicator line on the overflow bottle.
CAUTION
Engine coolant is toxic. Swallowing coolant can cause poisoning.
•Do not swallow.
•Keep out of reach of children and pets.
4.If the coolant level is low, remove the radiator cap and fill to the bottom of the filler neck. Units should only be filled with a 50/50 mix of
Change Engine Coolant
(Kawasaki Liquid-Cooled
Only)
Service Interval: Every 4,000 hours/Every 4 years (whichever comes first)
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. Machine must be positioned on level surface.
2.Place a drain pan under the drain plug.
3.Drain coolant when engine is cool. Coolant may be drained from the radiator by turning the drain plug counterclockwise.
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