Kawasaki J300 - Service manual > Engine Oil and Oil Filter

Engine Lubrication System / Engine Oil and Oil Filter

WARNING Vehicle operation with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated engine oil will cause accelerated wear and may result in engine seizure, accident, and injury. Check the oil level before each use and change the oil and filter according to the periodic maintenance chart.

Oil Level Inspection

Engine Oil and Oil Filter

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

If the oil level is too high, remove the excess oil, using a syringe or some other suitable device.

If the oil level is too low, add the correct amount of oil through the oil filler opening. Use the same type and make of oil that is already in the engine.

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Engine Oil Change

Oil Filter Replacement

Oil Screen Removal

Oil Screen (Left)

Engine Oil and Oil Filter

Engine Oil and Oil Filter

Oil Screen (Right)

Engine Oil and Oil Filter

Oil Screen Installation

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Oil Pressure Relief Valve

Oil Pressure Relief Valve Removal

Oil Pressure Relief Valve

Oil Pressure Relief Valve Installation

Oil Pressure Relief Valve

Oil Pressure Relief Valve Inspection

Oil Pressure Relief Valve

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If any rough spots are found during above inspection, wash the valve clean with a high flash-point solvent and blow out any foreign particles that may be in the valve with compressed air.

WARNING Gasoline and low flash-point solvents can be flammable and/or explosive and cause severe burns. Clean the oil pressure relief valve in a well-ventilated area, and take care that there are no sparks or flame anywhere near the working area; this includes any appliance with a pilot light. Do not use gasoline or a low flash-point solvent to clean the oil pressure relief valve.

If cleaning does not solve the problem, replace the oil pressure relief valve as an assembly. The oil pressure relief valve is precision made with no allowance for replacement of individual parts.

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