Kawasaki J300 2017 Maintenance Schedule
The 2017 Kawasaki J300 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for coolant, drive chain maintenance, general maintenance, oil, brake fluid, air filter, valve clearance, tires and spark plugs. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
Sourced from Kawasaki Motors Official Owner Center (Service Manual) (this document covers model years 2017–2021): kawasaki.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 5,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect coolant. |
| Coolant replacement | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Replace coolant. |
| Drive belt inspection | Every 5,000 km · Every 6 months | Moderate | Inspect CVT drive belt condition and wear. |
| Clutch shoe wear inspection | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect CVT clutch shoe wear. |
| Engine oil and filter change | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Replace engine oil and oil filter. |
| Engine oil screen cleaning | Every 10,000 km (first at 5,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Clean left and right engine oil screens. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace brake fluid. |
| Air cleaner element replacement | Every 5,000 km · Every 6 months · Replace every 10,000 km · Replace every 12 months | Easy | Replace air cleaner element. |
| Idle speed inspection | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect and adjust idle speed. |
| Throttle control system inspection | Every 5,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Inspect throttle control system for play, smooth return, and no drag. |
| Brake fluid inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 5,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake fluid level. |
| Electrical system inspection | Every 5,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Inspect electrical system. |
| Fuel system inspection | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect fuel system for leaks and proper operation. |
| Fuel hose replacement | Every 60 months | Moderate | Replace fuel hose. |
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 5,000 km) · Every 12 months | Advanced | Inspect valve clearances. |
| Valve clearance adjustment | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Advanced | Adjust valve clearances. |
| Engine oil screen replacement | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace left and right engine oil screens. |
| Crankcase breather cleaning | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Clean crankcase breather. |
| Wheel and tire inspection | Every 5,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Inspect wheels and tires for damage and wear. |
| Brake system inspection | Every 5,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Inspect overall brake system condition. |
| Brake hose replacement | Every 48 months | Moderate | Replace brake hose. |
| Brake rubber parts replacement | Every 48,000 km · Every 48 months | Moderate | Replace brake rubber parts (master cylinder and caliper). |
| Brake pad wear inspection | Every 5,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Inspect brake pad wear. |
| Brake light switch inspection | Every 5,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Inspect brake light switch operation. |
| Suspension system inspection | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect front and rear suspension. |
| Steering stem bearing inspection | Every 5,000 km · Every 6 months | Moderate | Inspect steering stem bearings. |
| Spark plug inspection | Every 10,000 km (first at 5,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect spark plug. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months · Replace every 10,000 km · Replace every 12 months | Easy | Replace spark plug. |
| Chassis parts lubrication | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate chassis parts. |
| General safety and chassis fastener inspection | Every 5,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Inspect condition of bolts, nuts, and fasteners. |
| Drive belt replacement | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Replace CVT drive belt. |
| Transmission oil change | Every 5,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 6 months | Easy | Replace CVT transmission oil. |
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