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Owners Manual - Page 6
... and physical requirements necessary for superior reliability, safety and performance. Kawasaki strongly recommends that all operators of this Owner's Manual aboard your motorcycle at all the...'s advanced engineering, exhaustive testing, and continuous striving for safe motorcycle operation. Keep this vehicle enroll in the Service Manual. Please read this manual. This manual offers many...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... notice or obligation.
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be minor differences between the actual product and illustrations and text in this manual. Motorcycle & Engine Company
© 2013 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Mar. 15, 2013. (1) However, there may be considered a permanent part of printing. KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. All...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... 34 34 Horn Button: ...Brake Lever Adjusters...Fuel Tank Cap ...Fuel Tank ...Side Stand ...Seat...Tool Kit Case ...Helmet-Hook ...Steering Lock ...Electric Accessory Connectors ...Rear View Mirror ...BREAK-IN ...HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE . Starting the Engine ...Jump Starting ...Moving Off...Shifting Gears ...Braking ...Stopping the Engine...34 35 36 37 41 42 44 44...
Owners Manual - Page 12
SPECIFICATIONS 11
Engine Oil:
Type Viscosity Capacity
API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2 SAE 10W-40 3.7 L (3.9 US qt) 2.2 L (2.3 US qt) 5-speed, constant mesh, return shift Wet, multi disc Belt drive 2.184 (83/38) 2.063 (66/32) 4.338 (Top gear)
Coolant Capacity TRANSMISSION Transmission Type Clutch Type Driving System...
Owners Manual - Page 34
... does not turn off all the electrical circuits. Refer to the Starting the Engine section of the "How to Ride the Motorcycle" chapter for emergency use. Starter Button: The starter button operates the electric starter when the transmission is for starting instructions. If required, move the enposition. GENERAL INFORMATION 33
Right Handlebar...
Owners Manual - Page 40
... areas of low quality or not meeting standard industry specifications may not be covered under your warranty. If this condition is important. Fuels of the U.S. Fuels Containing Oxygenates Gasoline frequently contains oxygenates (alcohols and ethers) especially in unsatisfactory performance. GENERAL INFORMATION 39
NOTICE
If engine "knocking" or "pinging" occurs, use . and Canada which...
Owners Manual - Page 43
... to the rear with a side stand switch. Turn Key to Right
the seat to the right. This switch is designed so that the engine does not start if the transmission is in gear and the side stand is equipped with raising • Pull the rear of the seat. Seat Lock B. motorcycle is...
Owners Manual - Page 47
... Rider's Seat Under Fuel Tank Maximum Current: Polarity Wire Color White/Blue Black/Yellow White/Blue Black/Yellow 10 A
Electric Accessory Connectors
A. Observe and follow the notes listed below.
46 GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
Attempting to ride with the steering locked could cause an accident. Unlock the steering before starting the engine. Steering Lock...
Owners Manual - Page 48
... the connectors.
A.
Always install a fuse 10 A or less in the electrical accessory circuit. Electric Accessory Connectors
using the electric accessory • When connectors under the fuel tank, the electric accessory connection to the vehicle's electrical system or the battery may become discharged, even with the engine running. Do not connect more than 70 W of total load to...
Owners Manual - Page 52
... give the oil a chance to establish normal tire traction. During break-in period of control and injury. Run the engine for two or three minutes at 1 000 km (600 mi) it , even if the • Do engine is in the Service Manual. Do not race the engine while the transmission is already warm. BREAK-IN 51
○...
Owners Manual - Page 54
... and the battery power recover. Neutral Indicator Light
○The
NOTE
motorcycle is equipped with a vehicle-down sensor, which causes the engine to stop automatically when the motorcycle falls down . HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE 53
sure the transmission is down . NOTICE
Do not operate the starter continuously for more than 5 seconds, or...
Owners Manual - Page 61
... as cause the engine to a lower gear, do not shift at the vehicle speeds shown in the table in this section. When shifting down to overrev and damage it. Downshift at such a high speed that the engine does not start if the transmission is in gear and...
Shifting Gears
motorcycle is operated the speeds shown in the table below. This switch is designed so that engine rpm jumps excessively.
Owners Manual - Page 65
... falls down sensor, which causes the engine to "ON" before starting the engine. 64 HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
Stopping the Engine
the 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 . NOTE Lock the steering...
Owners Manual - Page 67
the transmission into contact with the side stand.
Operating or parking the vehicle near flammable materials can cause a fire, and can cause serious burns.
66 HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
Parking
WARNING WARNING
The engine and exhaust system get extremely hot during operation or after stopping the engine. the motorcycle on a soft or steeply inclined...
Owners Manual - Page 80
... is carried out according to be burned, or stored in a canister when the engine is not required. As the owner of low permeation fuel hoses and fuel tank. 3. This Owner's Manual contains those maintenance recommendations for this vehicle consists of this Owner's Manual at your motorcycle. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 79
3. Evaporative Emission Control System The evaporative...
Owners Manual - Page 93
...engine and run it for several minutes for the engine, transmission, and clutch to function properly, maintain the engine oil at idle speed. Stop the engine, then wait several minutes until the oil settles.
•
NOTICE
Racing the engine...and change the oil according to the periodic maintenance chart in the Owner's Manual.
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drain down. 92 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
In order for all...
Owners Manual - Page 100
..., as from the cooling fan blades at high speed and can lead to overheating and consequent engine damage. Radiator Hoses Check the radiator hoses for leakage, cracks or deterioration, and connections for obstruction by installing unauthorized accessories in accordance with a stream of the radiator or behind the cooling fan. Interference with the...
Owners Manual - Page 109
... for each valve should be checked and adjusted in the Service Manual. Valve Clearance
NOTICE
If valve clearance is left unadjusted, wear will eventually cause the valves to remain partly open; which lowers performance, burns the valves and valve seats, and may cause serious engine damage. 108 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Valve and valve seat...
Owners Manual - Page 110
...portion of the carbon monoxide into the exhaust system so that the spent fuel charge can continue to burn more completely. Any air that helps the exhaust...engine power is still hot enough to flow only from returning. When the spent fuel charge is released into the exhaust system, it is greatly reduced, or there are abnormal engine noise. Inspect the air suction valves in the Service Manual...
Owners Manual - Page 145
... engine and exhaust are • Be cool before washing. Gasoline, brake fluid, and coolant will damage the finish of fire. water can cause mechanical problems...tires. If debris or flammable materials have collected, park the vehicle outside and stop the engine. use non-abrasive wax and • Always cleaner/polisher. When operating the vehicle in and around the vehicle chassis, engine...
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