First thing we want to do is remove the
oil fill cap. This will help the
crankcase vent properly when draining
our engine oil. After that, using a 17
millimeter socket, we'll go ahead and
remove the drain bolt and let the engine
oil drain completely. As the oil is
draining, now is a good chance to check
the condition of the crush washer. If
it's damaged or missing, you'll want to
replace it to prevent in any future
leaks. Now we'll reinstall the drain bolt
and torque it to 14 foot pounds.
Using a 65 millimeter oil filter wrench,
we'll go ahead and unthread the old oil
filter.
Now to prep this filter for install, we
want to apply a thin coat of oil to the
gasket. That's going to help replacing it
on our next service a lot easier. And
we'll simply thread it back in place and
torque this to 13 foot-pounds.
Now it's time to fill the engine with
oil. Kawasaki recommends that this unit
holds three point three quarts of 10W40
motorcycle oil. Make sure you use
motorcycle oil, because any kind of
automotive oil because the clutches the
slip and we don't want that. And we'll
simply thread in our oil fill cap.
Now it's time to start the motorcycle up
and let it idle for a few moments. That's
going to get the oil circulated through
the system properly. Once it's done that,
we'll shut the engine off and let it sit
for a few moments. That's going to help
us achieve an accurate oil level reading.
On the right side of the motorcycle
there's a sight glass. We want our oil
level to be into the middle to the upper
portion of the site window, and this
looks great.
So guys let's hit the road.
