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Simplified Kawasaki Teryx, Mule, and KRX Maintenance Schedules For Everyday Use

May 30, 2022

Simplified Kawasaki Teryx, Mule, and KRX Maintenance Schedules For Everyday Use

Some Kawasaki UTV owners would rather ride than repair; but if you don't conduct periodic checks, inspections, and maintenance, you won't be doing any riding after your bike breaks down due to derelict! The below maintenance schedules for Kawasaki side-by-sides are for everyday use, and should be shortened if your ride in harsh conditions like mud, sand, snow, water, etc. For some line items, you'll need to clean, adjust, lubricate, or replace parts as necessary. For other items, you'll want to have servicing done by an authorized Kawasaki dealer or someone equally competent. You'll save a bunch if you service your bike yourself, and thanks to the Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, you're legally allowed conduct the requisite maintenance / servicing yourself without voiding the factory warranty -- that is, as long as you abide by the factory specifications. Another thing to note regarding UTV maintenance schedules is that there multiple ways to measure interval periods, such as hours of use, distance, and time. You'll want to conduct the needed maintenance / upkeep at whichever measurement comes first, be it hours of use or distance traveled. But we'll digress and let you get to the stuff you came here for!

Kawasaki Teryx KRX 1000 Maintenance Schedule

Kawasaki Teryx KRX 1000 Maintenance Schedule

OperationFirst ServiceMaintenance Interval HoursMaintenance Interval DistanceMaintenance Interval Date
Engine oil - changeAfter 20h or 120 miles / 200 km100h1,200 miles / 2,000 kmOr every 6 months (whichever comes first)
Oil filter - replaceAfter 20h or 120 miles / 200 km
Every year of use
Fuel filter - replace400h5,000 miles / 8,000 km
Front final gear case and transmission case oil - changeAfter 20h or 120 miles / 200 kmEvery year of use
Radiator - cleanAfter 50h or 600 miles / 1,000 km100h1,200 miles / 2,000 km
Radiator hoses and connections - check100h1,200 miles / 2,000 kmEvery year of use
Coolant - change100h1,200 miles / 2,000 kmEvery 2 years
Converter drive belt wear - inspect100h1,200 miles / 2,000 km
Converter drive pulley weight - inspect100h1,200 miles / 2,000 km
Converter drive pulley shoe - inspect100h1,200 miles / 2,000 km
Converter end cover bushing inside diameter - inspect100h1,200 miles / 2,000 km
Propeller shaft and rear CVJ spline lubrication - perform50h600 miles / 1,000 km
Propeller shaft boots - inspect50h600 miles / 1,000 km
Brake pad wear - inspectAfter 50h or 600 miles / 1,000 km600 miles / 1,000 km
Brake fluid level - inspect600 miles / 1,000 km
Brake light switch - inspect600 miles / 1,000 km
Brake fluid - changeEvery 2 years
Brake caliper piston seal and dust seal -- replaceEvery 2 years
Brake hoses - replaceEvery 4 years
Brake pedal play - inspect
Brake hoses and pipes - inspectAfter 50h or 600 miles / 1,000 km200h2,500 miles / 4,000 km
Parking brake lever - inspectAfter 50h or 600 miles / 1,000 km200h2,500 miles / 4,000 km
Tire wear - inspectAfter 50h or 600 miles / 1,000 km200h2,500 miles / 4,000 km
Wheel nuts tightness -- inspectAfter 50h or 600 miles / 1,000 km200h2,500 miles / 4,000 km
Wheels - inspect200h2,500 miles / 4,000 km
Wheel hub bearings - inspect200h2,500 miles / 4,000 km

Below are the items / part numbers you'll need when servicing your Kawasaki Teryx KRX 1000:

  1. Oil - 10w40 3.3qt with filter change
  2. 65mm filter - wrench/17mm drain/27mm fill cap
  3. Oil filter #16097-0007 Kawasaki - #51358 Wix - #KN204 K&N - Or Kawasaki oil change kit #99969-3851
  4. Front t-case .85qts GL-5 80w90: 8mm Allen drain and 27mm fill cap. Replace new o-ring each time
  5. Transmission - 1.4qt or 38oz GL-5 80w90: 6mm Allen head drain and replace o-ring
  6. Radiator - 50/50 mix make sure to use aluminum safe fluid
  7. Spark plug-NGK SILMAR9F9: GAP- .031-.035" or .8-.9 mm
  8. Brake fluid - Dot3
  9. Air filter# 11013-0782 Kawasaki
  10. And 41ftlb torque on beadlocks to inspect and 88.5 on lug nuts

Kawasaki Teryx Engine Maintenance Schedule

OperationFirst ServiceMaintenance Interval HoursMaintenance Interval DistanceMaintenance Interval Date
Throttle pedal play - inspectEvery year of use
Fuel hose and connections - inspectAfter 50h or 600 miles / 1000 km
Fuel hose - replaceEvery 5 years

Kawasaki Teryx General Maintenance Schedule

OperationFirst ServiceMaintenance Interval HoursMaintenance Interval DistanceMaintenance Interval Date
Idle speed - inspectAfter 50h or 600 miles / 1000 km200h2,500 miles / 4,000 km
Spark plugs - clean and inspect gapAfter 20h or 120 miles / 200 km200h2,500 miles / 4,000 km
Air cleaner - clean and inspectAfter 20h or 120 miles / 200 km50h600 miles / 1,000 km
Valve clearance - inspectFirst 1,200 mile / 2,000 km2,500 mile / 4,000 km
Spark arrestor - clean and inspect
100h1,200 miles / 2,000 km
Engine oil - change

After 20h or 120 miles / 200 km

Every 6 months
Oil filter - replace

After 20h or 120 miles / 200 km

Every year of use
Front and rear final gear case oil - change

After 20h or 120 miles / 200 km

Every year of use
Radiator - clean

After 20h or 120 miles / 200 km

100h1,200 miles / 2,000 km
Radiator hoses and connections - checkEvery year of use
Coolant - changeEvery 2 years
Converter drive belt wear- inspect200h2,500 miles / 4,000 km

Kawasaki Teryx Chassis Maintenance Schedule

OperationFirst ServiceMaintenance Interval HoursMaintenance Interval DistanceMaintenance Interval Date
Rear brake plates - replace6,000 miles / 10,000 km
Front brake pad wear - inspectAfter 20h or 120 miles / 200 km50h600 miles / 1,000 km

Kawasaki Teryx Maintenance And Adjustment Schedule

Kawasaki Teryx Maintenance And Adjustment Schedule

OperationFirst ServiceMaintenance Interval HoursMaintenance Interval DistanceMaintenance Interval Date
Brake light switch - inspect

After 20h or 120 miles / 200 km

200h2,500 miles / 4,000 km
Brake fluid - changeEvery 2 years
Brake master cylinder cup and dust seal - replace

Every 2 years

Rear brake master cylinder cup, O-ring, and boot -  replace

Every 2 years

Front brake caliper piston seal and dust seal - replace

Every 2 years

Brake hoses - replace

Every 4 years

Brake fluid level - inspect

After 20h or 120 miles / 200 km

200h2,500 miles / 4,000 km
Brake pedal play - inspect

After 50h or 600 miles / 1000 km

200h

2,500 miles / 4,000 km

Brake hoses and pipes - inspect

After 50h or 600 miles / 1000 km

200h

2,500 miles / 4,000 km

Parking brake lever - inspect

After 50h or 600 miles / 1000 km

200h

2,500 miles / 4,000 km

Tier wear - inspect

After 50h or 600 miles / 1000 km

200h

2,500 miles / 4,000 km

Wheel nuts tightness - inspect

After 50h or 600 miles / 1000 km

200h

2,500 miles / 4,000 km

Wheels - inspect

200h

2,500 miles / 4,000 km

Wheel hub bearings - inspect

200h

2,500 miles / 4,000 km

Joint boots - inspect

After 20h or 120 miles / 200 km

50h600 miles / 1000 km
Shock absorbers - inspect200h2,500 miles / 4,000 km
Suspension arms - inspect200h2,500 miles / 4,000 km
Stabilizer - inspect200h2,500 miles / 4,000 km
Steering - inspectAfter 50h or 600 miles / 1000 km200h2,500 miles / 4,000 km
Steering joint dust boots - inspectAfter 50h or 600 miles / 1000 km200h2,500 miles / 4,000 km
General lubrication - perform200h2,500 miles / 4,000 km
Bolts, nuts, and fasteners tightness - inspectAfter 50h or 600 miles / 1000 km100h1,200 miles / 2,000 km
Seat belts - inspect200h2,500 miles / 4,000 km
Cables - inspect200h2,500 miles / 4,000 km

Kawasaki Mule 2510 / 2520  Engine Maintenance Schedule

Kawasaki Mule 2510 / 2520  Engine Maintenance Schedule

OperationFirst ServiceMaintenance Interval HoursMaintenance Interval DistanceMaintenance Interval Date
Converter belt - check250h3,000 miles / 5,000 km
Converter driven pulley shoe - check500h6,000 miles / 10,000 km
spark plug - clean and gap250h3,000 miles / 5,000 km
Air cleaner element - clean50h or 600 miles / 1,000 km250h3,000 miles / 5,000 km
Valve clearance -- check50h or 600 miles / 1,000 km500h6,000 miles / 10,000 km
Engine oil -- change50h or 600 miles / 1,000 km500h6,000 miles / 10,000 kmYearly
Oil filter -- replace50h or 600 miles / 1,000 km500h6,000 miles / 10,000 km
Throttle pedal play -- check50h or 600 miles / 1,000 km500h6,000 miles / 10,000 km
idle speed - adjust50h or 600 miles / 1,000 km250h3,000 miles / 5,000 km
Fuel system cleanliness -- check500h6,000 miles / 10,000 km
Spark arrester -- clean250h3,000 miles / 5,000 km
Radiator - clean50h or 600 miles / 1,000 km250h3,000 miles / 5,000 km
Radiator hoses and connections -- check50h or 600 miles / 1,000 km500h6,000 miles / 10,000 kmYearly
Coolant - changeEvery 2 years
Fuel hose - replaceEvery 4 years

Kawasaki Mule 2510 / 2520 Chassis Maintenance Schedule

Kawasaki Mule 2510 / 2520 Chassis Maintenance Schedule

OperationFirst ServiceMaintenance Interval HoursMaintenance Interval DistanceMaintenance Interval Date
Steering - checkAfter 50h or 600 miles / 1,000 km

250h

3,000 miles / 5,000 km
Steering joint dust boots - check

After 50h or 600 miles / 1,000 km

250h

3,000 miles / 5,000 km

Brake pedal play - check

After 50h or 600 miles / 1,000 km

250h

3,000 miles / 5,000 km

Parking brake lever - check

After 50h or 600 miles / 1,000 km

250h

3,000 miles / 5,000 km

Brake hose and pipe - check

After 50h or 600 miles / 1,000 km

250h

3,000 miles / 5,000 km

Brake fluid level - check

After 50h or 600 miles / 1,000 km

250h

3,000 miles / 5,000 km

Brake wear - check

250h

3,000 miles / 5,000 km

Tire wear - check

After 50h or 600 miles / 1,000 km

250h

3,000 miles / 5,000 km

Battery - check

250h

3,000 miles / 5,000 km

Brake light switch - check

After 50h or 600 miles / 1,000 km

250h

3,000 miles / 5,000 km

Seat belt - check

250h

3,000 miles / 5,000 km

General lubrication - perform

250h

3,000 miles / 5,000 km

Bolts, nuts, and fasteners tightness - check

After 50h or 600 miles / 1,000 km

250h

3,000 miles / 5,000 km

Wheel nuts tightness -- check

After 50h or 600 miles / 1,000 km

250h

3,000 miles / 5,000 km

Front final gear case oil (KAF620A) and transmission oil - change

After 50h or 600 miles / 1,000 km

500h6,000 miles / 10,000 kmYearly
Brake fluid changeEvery 2 years
Brake master cylinder cup and dust seal - replaceEvery 2 years
Brake wheel cylinder assembly - replaceEvery 2 years
Brake hose - replaceEvery 4 years