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SIDEWINDER PG. 7
PG. 6 SIDEWINDER
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.
KAWASAKI ENGINES
Tune-up Specifications
ITEM SPECIFICATIONS
Ignition Timing Unadjustable
Spark Plugs: Champion – RCJ8Y
Gap 0.75 mm (0.30 in)
Low Idle Speed 1500 RPM
High Idle Speed 3400 RPM
Valve Clearance IN: 0.10-0.15 mm
(0.004-0.006 in)
EX: 0.10-0.15 mm
(0.004-0.006 in)
NOTE: High and low idle speeds may vary
depending on the equipment on which the engine
is used. Refer to the equipment specifications.
The following engine oils are recommended.
API Service Classification: SF, SG, SH, or SJ.
Oil Viscosity
Choose the viscosity according to the
temperature 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 8hr. Every25 Hr. Every 50 hr. Every100 hr. Every200 hr. Every 300hr.
Check andadd engineoil
•
Check forlooseor lostnutsand screws •
Check forfueland oilleakage •
Check batteryelectrolytelevel •
Check orcleanair intakescreen •
Clean aircleanerfoam element •
Clean aircleanerpaperelement •
Clean dust anddirt from cylinder and
cylinder head fins
•
Tighten nuts andscrews •
Changeengine oil ••
Clean andgap spark plugs •
Changeoil filter •
Replace air cleaner paper element •
Clean combustion chambers •
Clean andadjust valve clearance •
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Clean andlap valve seating surface •
*Afterthe 1st50 hours
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
COMMONPROBLEMS& PROBABLECAUSES SOLUTIONS
Enginecranks butwillnot start
• Fuelcylinder is empty Refillcylinder
• Shutoffvalve is closed Open valve
• Clogged, obstructed, kinkedor cut fuelor vacuumline Remove obstruction or replace line
• Spark plug leaddisconnected Connect leadto spark plug
• Faultychokeor throttle settings Setcontrolsto correctpositions
• Faultyignitioncoil Replace coil
• Faultykill switch Replace switch
• Faultyregulator Replace regulator
Enginestarts hard
• Faultychokeor throttle settings Setcontrolsto correctposition
• Clogged, obstructed, kinkedor cut fuelor vacuumline Remove obstruction or replace line
• Faultyregulator Replace regulator
• Lowcompression Have engineserviced by atrained technician
Enginewillnot crank
• Batteryis discharged Chargeor replacebattery
• Loose or faultyconnectionsor wires Tighten,repair or replacewires
• Faultyignitionkey switchor startercontrol switch Repairor replaceswitch(es)
Engineoverheats
• Incorrectfuel settings Haveengine servicedby atrainedtechnician
• Airintake filterscreen or coolingfinsclogged Clean andcleardebris orreplace filter
• Lowoil level Check andadd oil
Exhaust emissions orpropane odor
• Carburetoror regulator setting incorrect Haveengine servicedby atrainedtechnician
• Dirty or clogged airfilter Replace airfilter
• Choke engaged Adjust tocorrect settings
• Loose fittings,clamps or hoses cracked, hoses cutor leaking Tightenor seal;check withsoapand water solution,
ifbubbles appear, partis stillleaking; 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
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