Kawasaki STX-15F service manual Engine Oil Change, Oil Filter Replacement

4-10 ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Engine Oil and Oil Filter

•Remove the seat (see Hull/Engine Hood chapter)

•Remove the dipstick [A], wipe it dry and insert it back to the dipstick tube [B], and then remove it again to check the oil level.

•Check[A]. the oil level using the hot level mark on the dipstick High Level Line when Hot [B]

Low Level Line when Hot [C]

If the oil level is too high, drain the excess oil thoroughly from the dipstick tube [A] using a commercially-available vacuum pump [B].

If the oil level is too low, add the oil to the high level line through the oil filler opening (see Periodic Maintenance chapter). Use the same type and make of oil that is al- ready in the engine.

NOTE

○If the engine oil type and make are unknown, use any brand of the specified oil to top off the level in preference to running the engine with the oil level low. Then at your earliest convenience, change the oil completely.

Engine Oil Change

•Refer to Engine Oil Change in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.

Oil Filter Replacement

•Refer to Oil Filter Replacement in the Periodic Mainte- nance chapter.