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Owners Manual - Page 5
Your new motorcycle is the product of Kawasaki's advanced engineering, exhaustive testing, and continuous striving for superior reliability, safety and performance. Please read this Owner's Manual carefully before riding so that you will be competent mechanics and possess the special tools described in this manual. To ensure a long, trouble-free life for your motorcycle's controls, its...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... or obligation. KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. May 2011. (1) However, there may be minor differences between the actual product and illustrations and text in this manual.
Motorcycle & Engine Company
© 2011 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. This publication includes the latest information available at the time of the motorcycle and should remain with the...
Owners Manual - Page 7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS...SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS ...LOCATION OF PARTS ...LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION ...GENERAL INFORMATION ...Meter Instruments ...59 Right Handlebar Switches...Engine Stop Switch ...Starter Button ...START/STOP Switch (for Stop Watch) ...Brake Lever Adjuster...Fuel Tank Cap ...Fuel Tank ...Fuel Requirement ...Side Stand ...Seats ...Tool Kit ...Air Cleaner Intake ...
Owners Manual - Page 11
SPECIFICATIONS 9
Cylinder Numbering Method Firing Order Fuel System Ignition System Ignition Timing (Electronically advanced) Spark Plugs Lubrication System Engine Oil: Type Viscosity Capacity Coolant Capacity TRANSMISSION Transmission Type Clutch Type
Left to right, 1-2-3-4 1-2-4-3 FI (Fuel Injection) Battery and coil (transistorized ignition) 10° BTDC @1 100 r/min (rpm) NGK CR9EIA-9 ...
Owners Manual - Page 48
Warning/Indicator Lights : When the transmission is in neutral, the neutral indicator light goes on. : When the headlight is on high beam, the high beam indicator light goes on. : When the turn signal switch is insufficient.
Have the machine checked by an authorized Kawasaki dealer promptly because the engine might stop suddenly when...
Owners Manual - Page 62
... "How to Ride the Motorcycle" chapter for Stop Watch) C.
Starter Button The starter button operates the electric starter when the transmission is for the motorcycle to operate. 60 GENERAL INFORMATION
Right Handlebar Switches
The engine stop switch is in the position for emergency use. Ordinarily, the ignition switch should be in neutral.
Owners Manual - Page 67
... industry specifications may not be covered under your warranty. Gasoline quality is allowed to continue it can lead to prevent severe engine damage. Fuels Containing Oxygenates Gasoline frequently contains oxygenates (alcohols and ethers) especially in areas of 90 octane gasoline only to severe engine damage. and Canada
NOTICE
Use minimum of the U.S. Operating problems that...
Owners Manual - Page 70
68 GENERAL INFORMATION
Side Stand
The motorcycle is down. 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. Whenever the side stand is equipped with a side stand.
NOTE
żThe ...
Owners Manual - Page 76
...Distance traveled 0 a 800 km (0 a 500 mi) 800 a 1 600 km (500 a 1 000 mi)
Maximum engine speed 4 000 r/min (rpm) 6 000 r/min (rpm)
NOTE
żWhen operating on public roadways, keep maximum ... at idle speed to give the oil a chance to work up into all the engine parts.
• Do not race the engine while the transmission is not used carefully during this period, you may very well end up with a...
Owners Manual - Page 78
76 HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
Starting the Engine
in the position.
• Check that the engine stop switch is
the ignition key to "ON". • Turn sure the transmission is in neu• Make tral. A.
Engine Stop Switch B. Ignition Switch C. "ON" position Starter Button
A. Neutral Indicator Light B.
Owners Manual - Page 79
...if the clutch lever is pulled and the side stand is equipped with a vehicle-down sensor, which causes the engine to stop automatically and the fuel injection warning symbol to "ON" for more than 5 seconds, or the ...motorcycle falls down . This switch is designed so that the engine does not start if the transmission is down and the starter button pushed in gear and the side stand is in .
Owners Manual - Page 84
... if the transmission is on high beam, two headlight beams go on, and on low beam, the one side of the headlight goes on.
gine just enough fuel to let ...out the clutch lever very slowly. NOTE
żThe
motorcycle is up. 82 HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
Moving Off
the clutch starts to engage, open • As the throttle a little more, giving the enCheck that the engine...
Owners Manual - Page 91
...motorcycle on a firm, level surface with a vehicle-down sensor, which causes the engine to stop automatically and the fuel injection warning symbol to goes on or blink ... in . An improperly serviced or clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and dust to "ON" for a few seconds before starting the engine. HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE 89
Stopping the Engine
Close the throttle completely....
Owners Manual - Page 93
...stopping near traffic at "P" position too long, or the battery will discharge. Never touch a hot engine, exhaust pipe, or muffler during normal operation and can cause serious burns. the motorcycle on a soft... or steeply inclined surface, or the motorcycle may fall over. the transmission into neutral • Shift and turn the ignition key to any appliance with the side stand...
Owners Manual - Page 127
... Owner's Manual. the motorcycle has just been used too long. WARNING
Motorcycle operation with oil. This fills the oil filter with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated engine oil will...reaches every part can cause engine seizure.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 125
Engine Oil
In order for the engine, transmission, and clutch to function properly, maintain the engine oil at idle speed. ...
Owners Manual - Page 133
... becomes low, the engine overheats and may suffer severe damage. Replenish coolant if the level is essential. Coolant Coolant absorbs excessive heat from a car wash facility, could damage the radiator fins and impair the radiator's effectiveness. Do not obstruct or deflect airflow through the radiator by installing unauthorized accessories in accordance with the...
Owners Manual - Page 141
which lowers performance, burns the valves and valve seats, and may cause serious engine damage. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 139
Valve Clearance
Valve and valve seat wear decreases valve clearance, upsetting valve timing. Valve clearance for each valve should be checked and adjusted in the Service Manual. Inspection and adjustment should be carried out only by...
Owners Manual - Page 142
... hot enough to burn. When the spent fuel charge is released into the exhaust system, it is a secondary air suction system that the spent fuel charge can continue to burn up a great... the air suction valves in the Service Manual. Air suction valve removal and inspection should be obtained, engine power is greatly reduced, or there are abnormal engine noises. Also, inspect the air suction...
Owners Manual - Page 143
... the ECU, and adjustment or maintenance should be done only by yourself.
Exhaust Device Cables This system controls the valve in the Service Manual. The maladjustment will cause the poor engine performance and engine damage.
NOTICE
Do not adjust the exhaust device system by a competent mechanic following the instructions in the exhaust pipe and produces...
Owners Manual - Page 151
... Cable Adjuster Locknuts
the throttle cables cannot be ad• If justed with improperly adjusted, incorrectly routed, or damaged cables could result in the Service Manual. With the engine idling, turn the handlebar to correct any of the throttle cables should be damaged. B. Be sure the control cables are adjusted and routed correctly...
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