Change Engine Coolant Kawasaki Liquid-Cooled Only

Maintenance

Note: Do Not use anti-seize on wheel hub.

•Style B (yellow zinc):

1.Remove and discard the cotter pin.

2.Torque the slotted nut to 200 ft-lb (271 N-m).

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.

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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 1-523157) between hub and nut.

5.Torque the slotted nut to 200 ft-lb (271 N-m).

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 1-806800).

Note: Do Not use anti-seize on wheel hub.

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 Dex-Cool© extended life coolant and water. Dex-Cool© can be identified by its orange color.