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... do not follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in neutral and check the throttle control for the terrain, visibility and operating conditions, and your experience. żNever attempt wheelies, jumps, or other vehicles including motorcycles and cars. Always go slowly and be especially cautious on these instructions: żRead this manual and all labels carefully and...
... do not follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in neutral and check the throttle control for the terrain, visibility and operating conditions, and your experience. żNever attempt wheelies, jumps, or other vehicles including motorcycles and cars. Always go slowly and be especially cautious on these instructions: żRead this manual and all labels carefully and...
Owners Manual
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... affect vehicle handling. żA tire pressure gauge is safe to safely control skidding or sliding by practicing at all times. żAlways follow proper procedures when operating over the top of a hill as described in this manual. Shift your brakes after leaving water. Always follow proper procedures for your weight forward. Test your weight backward. Never open the throttle suddenly or make sudden gear changes. Learn...
... affect vehicle handling. żA tire pressure gauge is safe to safely control skidding or sliding by practicing at all times. żAlways follow proper procedures when operating over the top of a hill as described in this manual. Shift your brakes after leaving water. Always follow proper procedures for your weight forward. Test your weight backward. Never open the throttle suddenly or make sudden gear changes. Learn...
Owners Manual
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... SPECIFICATIONS ...SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS ...LOCATION OF LABELS ...LOCATION OF PARTS ...LOADING INFORMATION ...GENERAL INFORMATION ...Indicator Lights ...Fuel Warning Light: ...Reverse: ...Neutral:...Coolant Temperature Warning Light/FI Warning Light: ...Brake Lever and Pedal...Parking Brake...Clutch Lever ...Reverse Lock Release Lever ...Shift Pedal ...Fuel Tank ...Filling the Tank: ...Fuel Requirements: ...Ignition Switch ...Left Handlebar Switches ...Light/Dimmer Switch: ...Engine Stop Switch: ...Starter Button: ...Idle Adjusting/Choke Knob ...Throttle Lever ...Throttle Limiter ...Seat...
... SPECIFICATIONS ...SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS ...LOCATION OF LABELS ...LOCATION OF PARTS ...LOADING INFORMATION ...GENERAL INFORMATION ...Indicator Lights ...Fuel Warning Light: ...Reverse: ...Neutral:...Coolant Temperature Warning Light/FI Warning Light: ...Brake Lever and Pedal...Parking Brake...Clutch Lever ...Reverse Lock Release Lever ...Shift Pedal ...Fuel Tank ...Filling the Tank: ...Fuel Requirements: ...Ignition Switch ...Left Handlebar Switches ...Light/Dimmer Switch: ...Engine Stop Switch: ...Starter Button: ...Idle Adjusting/Choke Knob ...Throttle Lever ...Throttle Limiter ...Seat...
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... Hillsides ...Descending Hills...Sliding and Skidding...Riding in Water ...MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ...EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ...Periodic Maintenance Chart ...Engine Oil...Cooling System ...Radiator and Cooling Fan: ...Coolant: ...Spark Plug...Valve Clearance ...Air Cleaner ...Spark Arrester ...Throttle Cable ...Reverse Lock Release Cable ...Clutch ...Drive Chain...Sprocket Cover...Idle Adjustment...Fuel Tank Vent...Brakes ...Parking Brake ...Brake Light Switch...Wheels ...Rims: ...Tires: ...Joint Boots...Suspension...Headlight Beam ...Battery ...Fuse ... 76 76 77 79 81 83 83 86...
... Hillsides ...Descending Hills...Sliding and Skidding...Riding in Water ...MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ...EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ...Periodic Maintenance Chart ...Engine Oil...Cooling System ...Radiator and Cooling Fan: ...Coolant: ...Spark Plug...Valve Clearance ...Air Cleaner ...Spark Arrester ...Throttle Cable ...Reverse Lock Release Cable ...Clutch ...Drive Chain...Sprocket Cover...Idle Adjustment...Fuel Tank Vent...Brakes ...Parking Brake ...Brake Light Switch...Wheels ...Rims: ...Tires: ...Joint Boots...Suspension...Headlight Beam ...Battery ...Fuse ... 76 76 77 79 81 83 83 86...
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SPECIFICATIONS 11 SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE Maximum Torque Minimum Turning Radius DIMENSIONS Overall Length Overall Width Overall Height Wheelbase Tread: 41.9 N·m (4.3 kgf·m, 31 ft·lb) @7 000 ....0 : 1 Electric Starter FI (Keihin 42) Battery & Coil (transistorized ignition) 10° (BTDC)/@1 800 r/min (rpm) ∼ 39.5° (BTDC)/@6 000 r/min (rpm) NGK CPR8EB-9 or CPR9EB-9 (option) Front Rear Ground Clearance Curb Mass ENGINE Type Displacement Bore × Stroke Compression Ratio Starting System Carburetor Ignition System Ignition Timing (Electronically advanced) Spark Plug
SPECIFICATIONS 11 SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE Maximum Torque Minimum Turning Radius DIMENSIONS Overall Length Overall Width Overall Height Wheelbase Tread: 41.9 N·m (4.3 kgf·m, 31 ft·lb) @7 000 ....0 : 1 Electric Starter FI (Keihin 42) Battery & Coil (transistorized ignition) 10° (BTDC)/@1 800 r/min (rpm) ∼ 39.5° (BTDC)/@6 000 r/min (rpm) NGK CPR8EB-9 or CPR9EB-9 (option) Front Rear Ground Clearance Curb Mass ENGINE Type Displacement Bore × Stroke Compression Ratio Starting System Carburetor Ignition System Ignition Timing (Electronically advanced) Spark Plug
Owners Manual
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... transmission is in operation. Fuel Warning Light B. Neutral Indicator Light D. Coolant Temperature Warning Light/FI Warning Light • • • Fuel Warning Light: The fuel warning light goes on , stop the engine and check the following items after the engine cools down. Fill the fuel as soon as possible because there is in neutral, the neutral indicator light is lit. A. Coolant Temperature Warning Light/FI Warning Light: Engine Coolant Overheating The coolant temperature warning light goes on whenever the coolant temperature rises too high while the vehicle...
... transmission is in operation. Fuel Warning Light B. Neutral Indicator Light D. Coolant Temperature Warning Light/FI Warning Light • • • Fuel Warning Light: The fuel warning light goes on , stop the engine and check the following items after the engine cools down. Fill the fuel as soon as possible because there is in neutral, the neutral indicator light is lit. A. Coolant Temperature Warning Light/FI Warning Light: Engine Coolant Overheating The coolant temperature warning light goes on whenever the coolant temperature rises too high while the vehicle...
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... vehicle is idling. 3. The vehicle can now be operated in the clutch lever before starting the engine. To shift out of reverse, follow the procedure: Start the engine following the procedure in the "Starting the Engine" section. 2. Refer to the first gear. Push the reverse lock release lever and press down the shift pedal into reverse, follow this lever to shift into the first gear. 4. Pull in neutral...
... vehicle is idling. 3. The vehicle can now be operated in the clutch lever before starting the engine. To shift out of reverse, follow the procedure: Start the engine following the procedure in the "Starting the Engine" section. 2. Refer to the first gear. Push the reverse lock release lever and press down the shift pedal into reverse, follow this lever to shift into the first gear. 4. Pull in neutral...
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... when in the fuel tank. Participating Kawasaki dealers can be blended with your Kawasaki for 30 to spill gasoline or gasoline oxygenate blends during refueling. When not operating your keys. The lights, ignition, and electric starter will operate only when the key is recommended that you may cause paint fading or damage. Never store this manual. Certain ingredients of the fuel which minimizes gummy...
... when in the fuel tank. Participating Kawasaki dealers can be blended with your Kawasaki for 30 to spill gasoline or gasoline oxygenate blends during refueling. When not operating your keys. The lights, ignition, and electric starter will operate only when the key is recommended that you may cause paint fading or damage. Never store this manual. Certain ingredients of the fuel which minimizes gummy...
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... in .). Control cables must wear a helmet and eye protection plus suitable protective clothing, such as required. Action smooth but not loose from lock to idle position when released. Parking brake: Stops vehicle completely. Release lever free play 5 ∼ 10 mm (0.2 ∼ 0.4 in .) Headlight and taillight/brake light work. j Drive Chain ...Air Cleaner Element ...Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners ...Steering ...Brakes ...Throttle ...Clutch ...Reverse Lock Release Lever ...Lights ...Engine Stop Switch ...Protective Clothing ... Throttle lever snaps back to lock. Outer...
... in .). Control cables must wear a helmet and eye protection plus suitable protective clothing, such as required. Action smooth but not loose from lock to idle position when released. Parking brake: Stops vehicle completely. Release lever free play 5 ∼ 10 mm (0.2 ∼ 0.4 in .) Headlight and taillight/brake light work. j Drive Chain ...Air Cleaner Element ...Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners ...Steering ...Brakes ...Throttle ...Clutch ...Reverse Lock Release Lever ...Lights ...Engine Stop Switch ...Protective Clothing ... Throttle lever snaps back to lock. Outer...
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... be lit. HOW TO RIDE 47 Starting the Engine has warmed, push the idle adjusting/choke knob back. Leave the throttle closed . a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. the ignition key to start or run the engine in the "N" (Neutral) position. When the engine is already warm or the weather is in any shift position. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Breathing exhaust gas leads to carbon monoxide poisoning, asphyxiation...
... be lit. HOW TO RIDE 47 Starting the Engine has warmed, push the idle adjusting/choke knob back. Leave the throttle closed . a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. the ignition key to start or run the engine in the "N" (Neutral) position. When the engine is already warm or the weather is in any shift position. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Breathing exhaust gas leads to carbon monoxide poisoning, asphyxiation...
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... and rear brakes. • Release the parking brake. • With the clutch pulled in • creasing enginethe speed by pushing forward on the • shift pedal with the controls. 48 HOW TO RIDE the starter button. • Push starts. Do not let the engine idle longer than 5 seconds. the brakes. • Release Gently release clutch lever while gradually in , press down on the throttle lever as the clutch engages...
... and rear brakes. • Release the parking brake. • With the clutch pulled in • creasing enginethe speed by pushing forward on the • shift pedal with the controls. 48 HOW TO RIDE the starter button. • Push starts. Do not let the engine idle longer than 5 seconds. the brakes. • Release Gently release clutch lever while gradually in , press down on the throttle lever as the clutch engages...
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... automatically when the ATV is not close to any appliance with a pilot light. parking inside a garage or other structure, be • If sure it never faces uphill, downhill or sideways. prevent the vehicle from rolling. • Turn the ignition key to "OFF". HOW TO RIDE 51 Stopping the Engine the throttle completely. • Close Put the transmission into 1st gear. WARNING HAZARD Parking...
... automatically when the ATV is not close to any appliance with a pilot light. parking inside a garage or other structure, be • If sure it never faces uphill, downhill or sideways. prevent the vehicle from rolling. • Turn the ignition key to "OFF". HOW TO RIDE 51 Stopping the Engine the throttle completely. • Close Put the transmission into 1st gear. WARNING HAZARD Parking...
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.... However, it might be started in any shift position if the clutch is recommended to shift into neutral before getting off your vehicle. It should roll, it is pulled. SAFE OPERATION 63 Before Starting the Engine Three "musts" before starting the engine are: 1) Set the parking brake, 2) Put the transmission in neutral, Use the Parking Brake Always apply the parking brake before starting the engine. 3) Check the throttle for proper operation.
.... However, it might be started in any shift position if the clutch is recommended to shift into neutral before getting off your vehicle. It should roll, it is pulled. SAFE OPERATION 63 Before Starting the Engine Three "musts" before starting the engine are: 1) Set the parking brake, 2) Put the transmission in neutral, Use the Parking Brake Always apply the parking brake before starting the engine. 3) Check the throttle for proper operation.
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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 87 FREQUENCY First Service After 10 hrs. inspect CHASSIS Joint boots-inspect * Brake hose-replace Brake light switch-inspect* Brake pad wear-inspect * Brake fluid level-inspect Brake fluid-change * Clutch operation (play, disengagement, engagement) - or 100 km (60 mi) of use OPERATION Every 10 days or 200 km (120 mi) of use Regular Service Every 30 days or 600 km (360 mi) of use Every...
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 87 FREQUENCY First Service After 10 hrs. inspect CHASSIS Joint boots-inspect * Brake hose-replace Brake light switch-inspect* Brake pad wear-inspect * Brake fluid level-inspect Brake fluid-change * Clutch operation (play, disengagement, engagement) - or 100 km (60 mi) of use OPERATION Every 10 days or 200 km (120 mi) of use Regular Service Every 30 days or 600 km (360 mi) of use Every...
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... oil through the oil level inspection window on the vehicle's position and engine speed when the engine's shut off. the engine and run the engine at the proper level, and change the oil and oil filter periodically. j gine speed. Check the engine oil level with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated engine oil. NOTE żIf no oil appears, remove drain plugs to empty any oil that is visible. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Can lock the rear wheels...
... oil through the oil level inspection window on the vehicle's position and engine speed when the engine's shut off. the engine and run the engine at the proper level, and change the oil and oil filter periodically. j gine speed. Check the engine oil level with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated engine oil. NOTE żIf no oil appears, remove drain plugs to empty any oil that is visible. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Can lock the rear wheels...
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... bulb and if necessary, adjust the brake light switch. Adjustment adjust the brake light switch (located near the • To brake pedal), move the switch forward or rearward by turning the adjusting nut. The brake light should be sure that the switch body does not turn on . B. The brake light switch of pedal travel. Inspection the ignition switch to the "ON" position. • Turn Depress the brake pedal. Lights sooner. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 121 Brake Light Switch...
... bulb and if necessary, adjust the brake light switch. Adjustment adjust the brake light switch (located near the • To brake pedal), move the switch forward or rearward by turning the adjusting nut. The brake light should be sure that the switch body does not turn on . B. The brake light switch of pedal travel. Inspection the ignition switch to the "ON" position. • Turn Depress the brake pedal. Lights sooner. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 121 Brake Light Switch...
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...'s warnings. close opening - Under the fuel tank - Air cleaner intake - Start the engine and run it has been splashed with seawater or exposed to be Careful Avoid spraying water with a rubber band. Muffler rear opening with an oilless solvent such as trichloroethylene or acetone. cover with a plastic bag secured with any great force near the following parts. Brake and clutch levers, switch case, throttle case - Ignition switch - The water...
...'s warnings. close opening - Under the fuel tank - Air cleaner intake - Start the engine and run it has been splashed with seawater or exposed to be Careful Avoid spraying water with a rubber band. Muffler rear opening with an oilless solvent such as trichloroethylene or acetone. cover with a plastic bag secured with any great force near the following parts. Brake and clutch levers, switch case, throttle case - Ignition switch - The water...
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... Shock Absorber Mounting Bolts and Nuts 2. Engine Mounting Bolts and Nuts 15. Suspension Arm Pivot Bolts 14. Shift Pedal Bolt 16. Left Switch Housing Screws 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Please refer to the Service Manual or ask your authorized dealer for the torque values. Clutch Lever Pivot Nut 4. 134 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Bolt and Nut Tightening Every day before riding, check the tightness of the nuts and bolts listed here. Footpeg Mounting Bolt...
... Shock Absorber Mounting Bolts and Nuts 2. Engine Mounting Bolts and Nuts 15. Suspension Arm Pivot Bolts 14. Shift Pedal Bolt 16. Left Switch Housing Screws 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Please refer to the Service Manual or ask your authorized dealer for the torque values. Clutch Lever Pivot Nut 4. 134 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Bolt and Nut Tightening Every day before riding, check the tightness of the nuts and bolts listed here. Footpeg Mounting Bolt...
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... water. Install the spark plug. Avoid getting oil on all unpainted metal surfaces to pre• Spray vent rusting. Remove the battery, and store it where it should be given a slow charge (one ampere or less) about once a month. the spark plug and spray fogging oil, • Remove such as possible. Turn the engine over the engine when performing this service since the fuel tank needs...
... water. Install the spark plug. Avoid getting oil on all unpainted metal surfaces to pre• Spray vent rusting. Remove the battery, and store it where it should be given a slow charge (one ampere or less) about once a month. the spark plug and spray fogging oil, • Remove such as possible. Turn the engine over the engine when performing this service since the fuel tank needs...
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... spark plug Valve clearance incorrect Spark plug dirty Ignition key not turned off first when vehicle tipped over and vehicle-down sensor activated Engine Stops No fuel in tank Water in fuel Fuel filter clogged (on pump) Fuel pump malfunction Air filter clogged or inlet blocked Fuel tank vent clogged overheated • Engine żToo much idling or low speed running (not enough air flow) żWrong spark plug żRadiator clogged żCoolant level too low żCoolant deteriorated żCooling fan malfunction żEngine oil low • j No Power Engine overheated...
... spark plug Valve clearance incorrect Spark plug dirty Ignition key not turned off first when vehicle tipped over and vehicle-down sensor activated Engine Stops No fuel in tank Water in fuel Fuel filter clogged (on pump) Fuel pump malfunction Air filter clogged or inlet blocked Fuel tank vent clogged overheated • Engine żToo much idling or low speed running (not enough air flow) żWrong spark plug żRadiator clogged żCoolant level too low żCoolant deteriorated żCooling fan malfunction żEngine oil low • j No Power Engine overheated...