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Regular Maintenance
Figure 28. Transmission Fluid Check
A. Dip Stick
A
CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL
Service Interval:
Every 25 Hours
Oil Type:
Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid
1. Clean the area around the transmission dip stick (A,
Figure 28).
2. Remove the dip stick (A) from the transmission and
wipe it clean.
3. Insert the dip stick into the transmission without
threading it in. Remove the dip stick and read the oil
level. The oil level should be even with the top of the
hash mark area when the transmission is cold.
Do not allow dirt, water, or other debris to
enter the expansion chamber or
transmission. Even a small amount of dirt
can damage the transmission
DRAIN FUEL SEPARATOR -
DIESEL MODELS
Service Interval: Seasonally or as Needed
The fuel filter assembly has a built in water separator
that should be drained when the indicator light in the
dashboard display turns on or once per season.
Replace the fuel filter element every 800 hours of opera-
tion or as required.
To drain the fuel filter:
1. Turn the engine off, set the parking brake, remove
the ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Allow the engine and surrounding areas to cool to
room temperature.
3. Place a container under the fuel filter tube and turn
the base of the filter assembly (E, Figure 25) approxi-
mately 1 turn.
4. Allow the filter to drain until all water and debris have
drained out.
5. Turn the base of the filter back to close the fuel filter
valve when finished draining.
Figure 27. Engine - Kawasaki Models
A. Oil Dipstick
B. Oil Fill
C. Oil Drain Valve (Bottom of Engine)
B
C
A
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for
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