Service & Maintenance Question
I bought a RZ5424 with the Kawasaki motor. I want to change...
Service & Maintenance Question posted March 10, 2016 by Josh Peabody
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Question:
I bought a RZ5424 with the Kawasaki motor. I want to change the oil, but do not know how much to buy. What is the oil capacity? It uses SAE30, correct? Do I need a Kawasaki brand filter, and if not, what can I use instead? I am familiar with how to preform the oil change. Thank you vet much.
Answer
Need to know which Kawasaki you have for look-up of the engine info. Your engine model should be formatted similar to FR731V-AS02. This is just an example and your alpha-nurmeric numbers will mostly be different from than this.
General guideline for type of oil is 10w30 (5w30 Synthetic) for engines with oil pumps and SAE 30 non-detergent for splash lubed. If your engine has an oil filter use either OEM or compatible aftermarket filter.
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Here is a guide to locating the Kawasaki numbers.
http://www.jackssmallengines.com/jacks-parts-lookup/kawasaki-model-locator.aspx
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It is a Kawasaki FR691V-ES00. I found a manual and it said the oil capacity is 2.2 quarts with filter change, and to use SAE30 oil for temperatures in my area during season, 68-98 degrees. A lot of people recommend synthetic 10w30. I do not see the advantages of a multi-viscosity oil since the operating temperatures will be too high to take advantage of it other than a 'synthetic' being available, which are not even true synthetics. Which is better for longer engine life? I will just use a factory oil filter. Thanks
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Used SAE30, Kawaski filter, and generic fuel filter. Goes straight and turns left pretty quick, but turning right is much slower, like the left drive doesn't pull as hard. Is this normal, or is there something I can do to remedy it? Thanks
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These hydrostatic transaxles usually sealed units and have no operator maintenance options. Repair or replacement is the only options if one has failed but one being slower than the other can be normal too as there are variances between builds. Straight forward and neutral are the only adjustments other than brake adjustment.
I have seen many ZTR of various brands that one side turns slower one way or the other in standing turns.
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