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Owners Manual - Page 5
... the product of Kawasaki's advanced engineering, exhaustive testing, and continuous striving for superior reliability, safety and performance. To ensure a long, trouble-free life for your motorcycle at all the techniques and skills required to it whenever you will be competent mechanics and possess the special tools described in the Service Manual. FOREWORD
Congratulations on their...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... part of printing.
Aug. 2011. (1) Motorcycle & Engine Company
© 2011 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved. This publication includes the latest information available at the time of the motorcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when it is sold.
KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. This manual should be reproduced without prior notice...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... Starting ...Moving Off...Shifting Gears ...Braking ...Stopping the Engine...37 37 38 39 40 41 44 45 48 49 49 50 51 53 53 55 58 59 61 62 TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS...SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS ...LOCATION OF PARTS ...LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION ...GENERAL INFORMATION ...Meter Instruments ...Tachometer ...Multifunction Meter...Multifunction Display...Warning...
Owners Manual - Page 10
8 SPECIFICATIONS Cylinder Numbering Method Firing Order Fuel System Ignition System Ignition Timing (Electronically advanced) Spark Plugs Lubrication System Engine Oil Type : Left to right, 1-2 1-2 FI (Fuel Injection) Battery and coil (transistorized ignition) 10° BTDC ... disc Chain drive
Viscosity: SAE 10W-40 Capacity: Coolant Capacity TRANSMISSION Transmission Type Clutch Type Driving System
Owners Manual - Page 31
... of fuel in the fuel tank exactly.
A. Yellow Engine Warning Indicator Light D. Have the wiring inspected by an authorized Kawasaki dealer immediately.
Stand upright the vehicle to check the fuel level. All of the segments and fuel symbol will blink in neutral, the neutral indicator light goes on. Red Coolant Temperature Warning Indicator Light
N: When the transmission...
Owners Manual - Page 37
... the motorcycle to operate. GENERAL INFORMATION 35
Right Handlebar Switches
Engine Stop Switch: In addition to the ignition switch, the engine stop switch must be used to stop the engine. Starter Button
Starter Button: The starter button operates the electric starter when the transmission is for starting instructions.
gine stop switch to the
NOTE...
Owners Manual - Page 44
.... Operating problems that result from agricultural products such as corn), also known as part of low quality or not meeting standard industry specifications may not be covered under your warranty.
42 GENERAL INFORMATION
NOTICE
If engine "knocking" or "pinging" occurs, use a different brand of gasoline of poor quality or nonrecommended fuel may result in unsatisfactory performance.
Owners Manual - Page 47
Ignition Key C. Passenger's Seat This switch is designed so that the engine does not start if the transmission is in gear and the side stand is equipped with a side stand switch. Remove the passenger's seat by pulling up the front of seat while ...
Owners Manual - Page 53
...8764; 800 km (0 ∼ 500 mi) 800 ∼ 1 600 km (500 ∼ 1 000 mi)
Maximum engine speed 4 000 r/min (rpm) 6 000 r/min (rpm)
NOTE
żWhen operating on public roadways, keep maximum speed ... table shows maximum recommended engine speed during this period, you may very well end up into all the engine parts.
• Do not race the engine while the transmission is designated as the ...
Owners Manual - Page 55
... the throttle grip, push • Without the starter button to "ON". • Turn sure the transmission is position. Engine Stop Switch B.
ON position
Starting the Engine
NOTE
żThe
motorcycle is equipped with a vehicle-down sensor which causes the engine to stop switch is in neu• Make tral. A. in the the ignition key to...
Owners Manual - Page 56
...This switch is equipped with a starter lockout switch. The engine ) blinks warning indicator light ( when the starter button pressed if the engine cannot be started .
NOTICE
Do not operate the starter ...starting the engine. However, the engine can be started if the clutch lever is pulled and the side stand is down . designed so that the engine does not start if the transmission is in ...
Owners Manual - Page 60
Open the throttle a little, and start if the transmission is in the clutch lever. Shift Pedal Shift into 1st gear. As the clutch starts to engage, open the throttle a little more, giving the engine just enough fuel to let out the clutch lever very slowly. A.
Pull in gear and the side stand is down...
Owners Manual - Page 64
... throttle completely. • Close Shift the into neutral. • Turn the transmission key to "OFF". • Support ignition the motorcycle on a firm, • level surface with a vehicle-down sensor which causes the engine to "ON" before starting the engine. After righting the motorcycle, first turn the ignition key to "OFF" and then back to...
Owners Manual - Page 66
... MOTORCYCLE
Parking
WARNING WARNING
The engine and exhaust system get extremely hot during operation or after stopping the engine. Do not idle or park your vehicle in property damage or severe ...engine, exhaust pipe, or muffler during normal operation and can result in an area where tall or dry vegetation, or other • If structure, be sure it is well ventilated the transmission ...
Owners Manual - Page 95
... change the oil and replace the oil filter in accordance with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated engine oil will cause accelerated wear and may result in engine or transmission seizure, accident, and injury. Not only do dirt and metal particles collect in the owner's manual.
•
drain down. This fills the oil filter with oil.
Owners Manual - Page 101
... water, as from the cooling fan blades at high speed and can lead to overheating and consequent engine damage. Interference with the radiator airflow can cause serious injuries.
Keep your hands and clothing away from a car wash facility, could damage the radiator fins and impair the radiator's effectiveness. Clean off any obstructions...
Owners Manual - Page 111
.... This continued burning action tends to burn. Inspect the air suction valves in the Service Manual. Also, inspect the air suction valves whenever stable idling cannot be done by a ... Chart. Air suction valve removal and inspection should be obtained, engine power is a secondary air suction system that the spent fuel charge can continue to burn up a great deal of the normally...
Owners Manual - Page 112
... by a competent mechanic following the procedures in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Valve clearance for each valve should be checked and adjusted in the Service Manual.
110 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Valve Clearance
Valve and valve seat wear decreases valve clearance, upsetting valve timing. NOTICE
If valve clearance is left unadjusted, wear...
Owners Manual - Page 117
WARNING
Operation with the Periodic Maintenance Chart by a competent mechanic following the procedures in the Service Manual. NOTE
żPoor engine vacuum synchronization will cause unstable idling, sluggish throttle response, and reduce engine power and performance. If handlebar movement changes the idle speed, the throttle cables may be improperly adjusted or incorrectly routed, or they may...
Owners Manual - Page 155
.... If debris or flammable materials have collected, park the vehicle outside and stop the engine. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 153
Cleaning Your Motorcycle
General Precautions Frequent and proper care of your motorcycle with a high quality, breathable motorcycle cover will enhance its appearance, optimize overall performance, and extend its surfaces. Covering your Kawasaki motorcycle will...
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