!
!
SIDEWINDER PG. 7
PG. 6 SIDEWINDER
NOTE: High and low idle speeds may vary depend-
ing on the equipment on which the engine is used.
Refer to the equipment specifications.
Engine Oil
Check the engine oil daily before starting the
engine otherwise shortage of the engine oil may
cause serious damage to the engine such as
seizure.
• Place the engine on a level surface. Clean the
area around the oil gauge before removing it.
• Remove the oil gauge and wipe it with a clean cloth.
• Pour the oil slowly to “FULL” mark on the oil gauge.
• Insert the oil gauge into the tube WITHOUT
SCREWING IT IN.
• Remove the oil gauge to check the oil level.
The oil level should be between “ADD” and
“FULL” marks. Do not overfill.
• Install and tighten the oil gauge.
The following engine oils are recommended.
API Service Classification: SF, SG, SH, or SJ.
Oil Viscosity
Choose the viscosity according to the tempera-
ture as follows:
NOTE: Using multi grade oils (5W-20, 10W-30,
and 10W-40) will increase oil consumption.
Check oil level more frequently when using them.
Engine Oil Capacity
FH381V 1.5 L (1.6 US qt.) when oil filter is not removed
FH500V 1.7 L (1.8 US qt.) when oil filter is removed
FH541V 1.7 L (1.8 US qt.) when oil filter is removed
Oil Change
Change oil after
first 8 hours of operation
.
Thereafter change oil
every 50 hours
.
• Run the engine to warm oil.
• Be sure the engine (equipment) is level.
• Stop the engine.
• Open the oil drain valve and drain the oil
into suitable container while engine is warm.
WARNING!
Hot engine oil can cause severe burns.
Allow engine temperature to drop from hot to
warm level before draining and handling oil.
Oil Drain Plug
• Close the oil drain valve.
• Remove oil gauge and refill with fresh oil
(See “Recommended Oils” on page 5).
• Check the oil level (see “Preparation” on page
3 for oil level check).
Oil Filter Change
• Change the oil filter
every 100 hours
of
operation.
WARNING!
Hot engine oil can cause severe burns. Allow
engine temperature to drop from hot to warm
level before attempting to remove oil filter.
CAUTION! Before removing the oil filter,
place a suitable pan under filter connection.
• Drain engine oil into a suitable container.
• Rotate the oil filter (A) counterclockwise to
remove it.
• Coat a film of clean engine oil on seal of new
filter.
• Install new filter rotating it clockwise until
seal contacts mounting surface (B). Then
rotate filter 3/4 turn more by hand.
• Supply engine oil as specified.
• Run the engine for about 3 minutes, stop
engine, and check oil leakage around the filter.
• Add oil to compensate for oil level drop due
to oil filter capacity (See “Oil Level Check”
on page 3).
WARNING!
Engine oil is a toxic substance. Dispose of
used oil properly. Contact you local authorities
for approved disposal methods or possible
recycling.
KAWASAKI ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
INTERVAL
MAINTENANCE
Daily
First 8 hr. Every 25 Hr. Every 50 hr. Every 100 hr. Every 200 hr. Every 300 hr.
Check and add engine oil
•
Check for loose or lost nuts and screws
•
Check for fuel and oil leakage
•
Check battery electrolyte level
•
Check or clean air intake screen
•
Clean air cleaner foam element
•
Clean air cleaner paper element
•
Clean dust and dirt from cylinder and
cylinder head fins
•
Tighten nuts and screws
•
Change engine oil
•
•
Clean and gap spark plugs
•
Change oil filter
•
Replace air cleaner paper element
•
Clean combustion chambers
•
Clean and adjust valve clearance
•
*
•
Clean and lap valve seating surface
•
*After the 1st 50 hours
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ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
COMMON PROBLEMS & PROBABLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
Engine cranks but will not start
• Fuel cylinder is empty
Refill cylinder
• Shutoff valve is closed
Open valve
• Clogged, obstructed, kinked or cut fuel or vacuum line
Remove obstruction or replace line
• Spark plug lead disconnected
Connect lead to spark plug
• Faulty choke or throttle settings
Set controls to correct positions
• Faulty ignition coil
Replace coil
• Faulty kill switch
Replace switch
• Faulty regulator
Replace regulator
Engine starts hard
• Faulty choke or throttle settings
Set controls to correct position
• Clogged, obstructed, kinked or cut fuel or vacuum line
Remove obstruction or replace line
• Faulty regulator
Replace regulator
• Low compression
Have engine serviced by a trained technician
Engine will not crank
• Battery is discharged
Charge or replace battery
• Loose or faulty connections or wires
Tighten, repair or replace wires
• Faulty ignition key switch or starter control switch
Repair or replace switch(es)
Engine overheats
• Incorrect fuel settings
Have engine serviced by a trained technician
• Air intake filter screen or cooling fins clogged
Clean and clear debris or replace filter
• Low oil level
Check and add oil
Exhaust emissions or propane odor
• Carburetor or regulator setting incorrect
Have engine serviced by a trained technician
• Dirty or clogged air filter
Replace air filter
• Choke engaged
Adjust to correct settings
• Loose fittings, clamps or hoses cracked, hoses cut or leaking
Tighten or seal; check with soap and water solution,
if bubbles appear, part is still leaking; replace
KAWASAKI ENGINE BATTERY START WIRING DIAGRAM
-20˚C -10˚C
0˚C 10˚C
20˚C
30˚C 40˚C
-4˚F
14˚F 32˚F 50˚F
68˚F 88˚F 104˚F
SAE5W-20
SAE30
SAE40
SAE10W-30/SAE10W-40
