Kawasaki 1600 User Manual
36 PREPARATION
A. Oil Filler Cap
B. Oil Level Sight Gauge
C. H (High) Level Line
D. L (Low) Level Line
B. Oil Level Sight Gauge
C. H (High) Level Line
D. L (Low) Level Line
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If the oil level is too high, remove the excess
oil through the oil filler opening, using a sy-
ringe or some other suitable device.
oil through the oil filler opening, using a sy-
ringe or some other suitable device.
•
If the oil level is too low, add oil to reach the
correct level. Use the same type of oil that is
already in the engine.
correct level. Use the same type of oil that is
already in the engine.
•
When replacing the cap, be sure the O-ring is
in place, and tighten the cap.
in place, and tighten the cap.
Recommended Engine Oil
Type:
API SE, SF or SG
API SH or SJ with JASO MA
API SH or SJ with JASO MA
Viscosity: SAE 10W-40
Capacity:
Capacity:
2.9 L (3.1 US qt)
[when filter is not removed]
3.1 L (3.3 US qt)
[when filter is removed]
[when filter is not removed]
3.1 L (3.3 US qt)
[when filter is removed]
Although 10W-40 engine oil is the recom-
mended oil for most conditions, the oil viscosity
may need to be changed to accommodate
atmospheric conditions in your riding area.
may need to be changed to accommodate
atmospheric conditions in your riding area.
Final Gear Case Oil
Final Gear Case Oil Level Inspection
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Have a helper hold the motorcycle vertical on
level ground.
level ground.
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Remove the filler cap.
•
Check the oil level. If it is low, add oil as
necessary. The oil level should come to the
bottom thread of the filler opening with the
motorcycle held vertical on level ground.
necessary. The oil level should come to the
bottom thread of the filler opening with the
motorcycle held vertical on level ground.
A. Bottom Thread
B. Filler Cap
B. Filler Cap
•
If the oil level is too low, add the specified oil.
•
If the oil level is too high, remove the excess
oil, using a syringe or some other suitable
device.
oil, using a syringe or some other suitable
device.
WARNING
Be careful that no oil gets on the tire, rim,
and brake disc. Clean off any oil that
inadvertently gets on them with oilless
solvent.
and brake disc. Clean off any oil that
inadvertently gets on them with oilless
solvent.
CAUTION
Be careful not to allow any dirt or foreign
materials to enter the gear case.
materials to enter the gear case.
NOTE
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Use the same type of oil that is already in the
final gear case.
final gear case.