2007-2010 Kawasaki Ultra 250X/260X/260LX PWC Factory Service Manual, Page 174Get this manual
4-10 ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM Engine Oil and Oil Filter
A WARNING
Watercraft operation with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated engine oil will cause accelerated wear and may result in engine seizure, accident, and injury
Oil Level Inspection
This watercraft engine is equipped with semi-dry sumpIn the semi-dry sump enginethe oil level difference is very large between the level measured after just stopping and that after leaving for long time It is necessary to check the specified amount of oil is in the engine before starting the engine every dayAt this time use the cold mark of the level gaugeThen run the engine to lubricate the engine parts sufficientlyAfter that it is necessary to check the level by using hot mark of the level gaugePreliminary Check Remove the seat (see Seat Removal in the HullEngine Hood chapter) Whenever checking the engine oil levelkeep the watercraft level side to side and fore to aft as much as possible Level Ground [A] Side Bumper [B] Parallel [C]