Kawasaki Ninja Owners Manual: Oil Level Inspection

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NOTICE

Racing the engine before the oil reaches every part can cause engine seizure.

Oil Level Inspection


A. Oil Level Inspection Window

B. Oil Filler Cap

C. Lower Level Line

D. Upper Level Line

NOTICE

If the engine oil gets extremely low or if the oil pump does not function properly or oil passages are clogged, the warning indicator light in the meter instrument and oil pressure warning symbol (
) in the multifunction meter will go on. If they go on when the engine speed is above idle, stop the engine immediately and have it serviced.

Failure to do so could cause serious engine damage.

Oil Level Inspection


A. Oil Pressure Warning Symbol ( )


B. Warning Indicator Light (Red)

Engine Oil
In order for the engine, transmission, and clutch 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 ...

Oil and/or Oil Filter Change
To change the engine oil and replace oil filter, the engine oil drain bolt and oil filter must be removed. The oil change and oil filter replacement should be done by an authorized Kawasa ...

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Lubrication
It is important to lubricate rotating or sliding parts during assembly to minimize wear during initial operation. Lubrication points are called out throughout this manual, apply the specific oil or grease as specified. Direction of Engine Rotation When rotating the crankshaft by hand, the fre ...

Coolant Level Inspection
Situate the motorcycle so that it is perpendicular to the ground. Check the coolant level through the coolant level gauge on the reserve tank located to the left of the engine. The coolant level should be between the “F” (Full) and “L” (Low) level lines. A. Reserve Ta ...

Chain Slack Inspection
Set the motorcycle up on its side stand. Rotate the rear wheel to find the position where the chain is tightest, and measure the maximum chain slack by pulling up and pushing down the chain midway between the engine sprocket and rear wheel sprocket. A. Chain Slack If the ...