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Dear Vulcan 2000 Owner:
Thank you for purchasing the Vulcan 2000, Kawasaki's newest flagship cruiser.
Because the Vulcan 2000 has a unique semi-dry sump lubrication system with separate oil chambers in the crank room, clutch side cover and transmission room, the engine oil level indicated on the dipstick is very sensitive to oil temperature, the motorcycle's position and engine RPM at time of shut down.
Under certain conditions, oil can accumulate in the crank and clutch areas and give a false low reading on the dipstick in the transmission room. This can result in false low readings and oil overlilling, which often leads to oil being pushed out of the crankcase vent and into the airbox.
Use the following procedure, which is also outlined in the Owners's Manual, for checking oil level:
Verify Engine Oil Presence
Before starting the engine, verify that the engine contains oil by removing the oil filler cap/dispstick in the lower right side of the engine. If the dipstick is dry, tip the motorcycle slightly to the right and look thru the filler holde until oil appears. If no oil appears even when the machine is tipped at an extreme angle, remove the oil drain plugs to empty any oil that may be in the transmission, crankcase and clutch cover. Reinstall the drain plugs and refill with the specified amount of oil. Continue with Engine Oil Level Inspection.
CAUTION: If the engine is run without oil, it will be severely damaged.
Engine Oil Level Inspection
After you have verified that the engine contains oil, start the engine and allow it to idle for several minutes to thoroughtly warm the oil in the transmission room to 125 degrees Fahrenheit according to the following chart:
Air Temp Idle Time
40 degrees 15 minutes
65 degrees 10 minutes
100 degrees 5 minutes
*NOTE: During this time the auxilliary cooling fan may be activated several times.
After allowing the engine to idle for the specified time, shut it off. DO NOT REV THE ENGINE AND SHUT IF OFF AT HIGHER THAN IDLE RPM. Doing so can leave a significant amount of oil in the crank room and clutch area, leading to a false low oil level reading.
Allow the oil to settle for several minutes. With the motorcycle level from from to back and side to side, remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick clean. Continue holding the motorcycle supright and reinstall the dipstick, threading the cap completely in. Remove the dipstick and check the engine oil level. The engine iol level should be between the high and low level lines on the dipstick.
If the oil level is too high, remove the excess oil through the filler opening using a syringe or other suitable device. If the oil is too low, add oil to reach the correct level. Use the same type of oil that is already in the engine.
Replace the cap, making sure the O-ring is in place and tighten.
Following this procedure should provide an accurate oil leel reading. If you feel your are not obtaining accurate readings using this method, please see your local Kawasaki dealer for further assistance.
Sincerely,
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., USA
Ta sama procedura jest opisana ("trochę" mniej szczegółowo
) w serwisówce do VN 2000 w dziale opisującym układ smarowania. Nie jest o dziwo opisana w dziale dotyczącym bieżącej obsługi pojazdu.
EDIT: Krótko mówiąc- żeby prawidłowo odczytać poziom oleju muszą być spełnione następujące warunki:
1) Motocykl stoi prosto
2) Korek z bagnetem jest WKRĘCONY
3) Motocykl ma być rozgrzany do temperatury pracy
4) Przed pomiarem ma pracować 5-10 minut na wolnych obrotach- NIE WOLNO ruszać przepustnicy, bo trzeba będzie czekać od nowa
5) Po wyłączeniu silnika czekamy 1-2 minuty aż olej spłynie z głowic w dół silnika (nie za długo- jeśli ma temperaturę pracy jest rzadki i powinien spływać błyskawicznie- chyba, że ostatnio był zmieniany 3 lata wcześniej
)
6) Jeśli poczekamy za długo to po 5-10 minutach olej spłynie z przediału skrzyni biegów w dół silnika w kierunku karterów.
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