Owners Manual
Page 6
... 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. Always be extra careful when operating on the footboards of terrain. • • • Never carry a passenger on any paved surfaces, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and streets. The Owner's Manual should be especially...
... 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. Always be extra careful when operating on the footboards of terrain. • • • Never carry a passenger on any paved surfaces, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and streets. The Owner's Manual should be especially...
Owners Manual
Page 11
...54 Light/Dimmer Switch: ...Engine Stop Switch: ...Reverse Power Assist Switch (Override): .. Starter Button: ...Choke Lever ...Shift Lever ...High Gear: ...Low Gear:...Reverse Gear: ...Variable Front Differential Control Lever ...Selectable 2WD/4WD Shift Switch ...Throttle Lever ...Throttle Limiter ...Seat ...Storage Case ...Tool Kit...Trailer Hitch Bracket ...Winch Installation ...BREAK-IN ...HOW TO RIDE ...Daily Safety Checks ...Starting the Engine ...Moving Off ...Shifting Gears...2WD/4WD Shifting ...Variable Limited Slip Front Differential ...Braking ...Stopping the Engine ...Parking the...
...54 Light/Dimmer Switch: ...Engine Stop Switch: ...Reverse Power Assist Switch (Override): .. Starter Button: ...Choke Lever ...Shift Lever ...High Gear: ...Low Gear:...Reverse Gear: ...Variable Front Differential Control Lever ...Selectable 2WD/4WD Shift Switch ...Throttle Lever ...Throttle Limiter ...Seat ...Storage Case ...Tool Kit...Trailer Hitch Bracket ...Winch Installation ...BREAK-IN ...HOW TO RIDE ...Daily Safety Checks ...Starting the Engine ...Moving Off ...Shifting Gears...2WD/4WD Shifting ...Variable Limited Slip Front Differential ...Braking ...Stopping the Engine ...Parking the...
Owners Manual
Page 12
... ...Radiator and Cooling Fan: ... 80 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 89 90 91 93 94 95 97 99 100 102 106 107 108 110 111 115 115 119 123 127 132 132 Coolant: ...Coolant Filter: ...Spark Plug...Valve Clearance ...Air Cleaner ...Spark Arrester ...Throttle Cable ...Carburetor ...Fuel System ...Fuel Tank Vent...Choke Lever ...Variable Differential Control Lever...Belt Drive Transmission (CVT) ...Kawasaki Engine Brake Control System ...Brakes ...Front Brake:...Rear Brake: ...Brake Light Switch...Wheels ...Rims: ...Tires: ...Joint Boots...Suspension...Headlight Beam ...Battery ...Fuse...
... ...Radiator and Cooling Fan: ... 80 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 89 90 91 93 94 95 97 99 100 102 106 107 108 110 111 115 115 119 123 127 132 132 Coolant: ...Coolant Filter: ...Spark Plug...Valve Clearance ...Air Cleaner ...Spark Arrester ...Throttle Cable ...Carburetor ...Fuel System ...Fuel Tank Vent...Choke Lever ...Variable Differential Control Lever...Belt Drive Transmission (CVT) ...Kawasaki Engine Brake Control System ...Brakes ...Front Brake:...Rear Brake: ...Brake Light Switch...Wheels ...Rims: ...Tires: ...Joint Boots...Suspension...Headlight Beam ...Battery ...Fuse...
Owners Manual
Page 32
... the trailer hitch bracket. Poorly designed or installed items can make your vehicle be securely attached. The following general guidelines have been prepared to reduce the effect on the vehicle's center of gravity. Braking distance is in weight distribution and aerodynamic forces. This helps maintain the stability of a rear carrier. Windshields, trunk boxes, and other aspect of the vehicle's operation. Cargo weight should...
... the trailer hitch bracket. Poorly designed or installed items can make your vehicle be securely attached. The following general guidelines have been prepared to reduce the effect on the vehicle's center of gravity. Braking distance is in weight distribution and aerodynamic forces. This helps maintain the stability of a rear carrier. Windshields, trunk boxes, and other aspect of the vehicle's operation. Cargo weight should...
Owners Manual
Page 39
GENERAL INFORMATION 37 NOTE j żPushing the "SET/RESET" button momentarily ad- Pushing and holding the button advances the hour or minute continuously. żThe clock works normally from the back-up power while the ignition switch is turned off. żWhen the battery is disconnected, the clock resets to AM 1:00, and starts working again when the battery is connected. vances the hour or minute step by step.
GENERAL INFORMATION 37 NOTE j żPushing the "SET/RESET" button momentarily ad- Pushing and holding the button advances the hour or minute continuously. żThe clock works normally from the back-up power while the ignition switch is turned off. żWhen the battery is disconnected, the clock resets to AM 1:00, and starts working again when the battery is connected. vances the hour or minute step by step.
Owners Manual
Page 41
GENERAL INFORMATION 39 NOTE j żThe data is maintained by the back-up power if the ignition switch is disconnected, the meter display resets to 0.0. cle is running, it turns back to 0.0 and starts counting again. żWhen the battery is turned off. żWhen the trip meter reaches 999.9 when the vehi-
GENERAL INFORMATION 39 NOTE j żThe data is maintained by the back-up power if the ignition switch is disconnected, the meter display resets to 0.0. cle is running, it turns back to 0.0 and starts counting again. żWhen the battery is turned off. żWhen the trip meter reaches 999.9 when the vehi-
Owners Manual
Page 54
... sounds will operate only when the key is normal for the engine to the "PRI" position. They indicate that checking processes are functioning normally. j Ignition Switch The ignition switch is a 2-position, key-operated switch. When the engine has started, turn the fuel tap from the engine area about 3 seconds after turning the ignition key to prevent unauthorized vehicle use. The lights, ignition, and electric starter will be removed only when in...
... sounds will operate only when the key is normal for the engine to the "PRI" position. They indicate that checking processes are functioning normally. j Ignition Switch The ignition switch is a 2-position, key-operated switch. When the engine has started, turn the fuel tap from the engine area about 3 seconds after turning the ignition key to prevent unauthorized vehicle use. The lights, ignition, and electric starter will be removed only when in...
Owners Manual
Page 61
... way to turn . j A. GENERAL INFORMATION 59 Variable Front Differential Control Lever This vehicle is engaged. By pulling the differential control lever, you no longer need the above-mentioned equalizing. The differential control lever is effective only when "4WD" is equipped with a variable limited slip differential (LSD) for the front wheels. Release the lever when you can slip reducing the pulling power of the...
... way to turn . j A. GENERAL INFORMATION 59 Variable Front Differential Control Lever This vehicle is engaged. By pulling the differential control lever, you no longer need the above-mentioned equalizing. The differential control lever is effective only when "4WD" is equipped with a variable limited slip differential (LSD) for the front wheels. Release the lever when you can slip reducing the pulling power of the...
Owners Manual
Page 72
DANGER HAZARD Running the engine without ventilation. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Breathing exhaust gas leads to "ON". • Turn the parking brake. • Apply Put the lever in the "N" (Neutral) position. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not start in any shift position. the ignition key to carbon monoxide poisoning, asphyxiation, and death. Leave the throttle closed area such as outside temper• When...
DANGER HAZARD Running the engine without ventilation. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Breathing exhaust gas leads to "ON". • Turn the parking brake. • Apply Put the lever in the "N" (Neutral) position. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not start in any shift position. the ignition key to carbon monoxide poisoning, asphyxiation, and death. Leave the throttle closed area such as outside temper• When...
Owners Manual
Page 101
... differential control lever while turning or before entering a turn . WHAT CAN HAPPEN The handling characteristics of this ATV differ between "2WD" and "4WD" according to the "Shift Lever" section and "2WD/4WD Shifting", "Variable Limited Slip Front Differential," and "Shifting Gears" sections. NOTICE Shifting from "2WD" to turn . If maximum torque is in direction can reduce steering response, increasing the effort to "4WD" range when the vehicle...
... differential control lever while turning or before entering a turn . WHAT CAN HAPPEN The handling characteristics of this ATV differ between "2WD" and "4WD" according to the "Shift Lever" section and "2WD/4WD Shifting", "Variable Limited Slip Front Differential," and "Shifting Gears" sections. NOTICE Shifting from "2WD" to turn . If maximum torque is in direction can reduce steering response, increasing the effort to "4WD" range when the vehicle...
Owners Manual
Page 114
... engine and gear case oils: a milky appearance indicate that wet brakes may float, causing loss of traction and loss of the axle caps. Axle Cap After the vehicle is operated in water deeper than the bottom edge of control, which could cause drive belt slippage. 112 SAFE OPERATION WARNING HAZARD Operating this ATV in fast flowing water or in water, check the air cleaner. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Tires...
... engine and gear case oils: a milky appearance indicate that wet brakes may float, causing loss of traction and loss of the axle caps. Axle Cap After the vehicle is operated in water deeper than the bottom edge of control, which could cause drive belt slippage. 112 SAFE OPERATION WARNING HAZARD Operating this ATV in fast flowing water or in water, check the air cleaner. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Tires...
Owners Manual
Page 121
...) of use ENGINE Transmission drive belt wear-inspect* Transmission drive belt deflection -inspect* Drive belt failure detection system function-inspect* Engine brake control lever-inspect* MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 119 Periodic Maintenance Chart In addition to the following items, always perform the Daily Safety Checks listed in the HOW TO RIDE chapter. = Clean, adjust, lubricate, replace parts as necessary. • D = Service to be performed by an authorized Kawasaki dealer or someone...
...) of use ENGINE Transmission drive belt wear-inspect* Transmission drive belt deflection -inspect* Drive belt failure detection system function-inspect* Engine brake control lever-inspect* MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 119 Periodic Maintenance Chart In addition to the following items, always perform the Daily Safety Checks listed in the HOW TO RIDE chapter. = Clean, adjust, lubricate, replace parts as necessary. • D = Service to be performed by an authorized Kawasaki dealer or someone...
Owners Manual
Page 123
...-inspect* Rear brake plates-change * Brake hose-replace Brake light switch-inspect* Front brake pad wear-inspect * Front brake fluid level-inspect Front brake fluid-change * Coolant filter of use ) whichever comes first D OPERATION After 10 hrs. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 121 FREQUENCY First Service Regular Service Every 90 days of vehicle use, 1,700 km (1 100 Every ml), or when Belt year check indicator of light turns on use (100 hours of use Coolant-change Front brake hoses and connections...
...-inspect* Rear brake plates-change * Brake hose-replace Brake light switch-inspect* Front brake pad wear-inspect * Front brake fluid level-inspect Front brake fluid-change * Coolant filter of use ) whichever comes first D OPERATION After 10 hrs. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 121 FREQUENCY First Service Regular Service Every 90 days of vehicle use, 1,700 km (1 100 Every ml), or when Belt year check indicator of light turns on use (100 hours of use Coolant-change Front brake hoses and connections...
Owners Manual
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Rear Final Gear Case Oil Oil 900 mL (0.95 US qt) Capacity Type Viscosity Kawasaki Performance Gear and Wet Brake Oil* SAE 80 *Kawasaki Performance Oils and Lubricants have been specifically engineered for your Kawasaki. Replace the damaged gaskets with a good quality oil specified in the table. each gear case up any spilled oil immediately using soap and water. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 131 the oil has completely drained out, install the • After drain plugs and...
Rear Final Gear Case Oil Oil 900 mL (0.95 US qt) Capacity Type Viscosity Kawasaki Performance Gear and Wet Brake Oil* SAE 80 *Kawasaki Performance Oils and Lubricants have been specifically engineered for your Kawasaki. Replace the damaged gaskets with a good quality oil specified in the table. each gear case up any spilled oil immediately using soap and water. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 131 the oil has completely drained out, install the • After drain plugs and...
Owners Manual
Page 146
... materials, • In start or run the engine with a rubber mallet until carbon particles are emitted during the cleaning procedure. and lower engine speed while tapping on • Raise the muffler with the spark arrester disassembled near combustible materials. DANGER HAZARD Running the engine without ventilation. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never run the engine in burns. 144 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT an open...
... materials, • In start or run the engine with a rubber mallet until carbon particles are emitted during the cleaning procedure. and lower engine speed while tapping on • Raise the muffler with the spark arrester disassembled near combustible materials. DANGER HAZARD Running the engine without ventilation. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Never run the engine in burns. 144 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT an open...
Owners Manual
Page 158
... in.), replace both pads in an accident. WARNING HAZARD Air in .) j Disc Brake Fluid In accordance with dirt or water. A. If brake fluid is spilled, wash it immediately. Pad wear inspection and pad replacement should also be done by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Can make the brake feel mushy or soft. 156 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Brakes Front Brake: Disc and brake pad wear is automatically compensated for...
... in.), replace both pads in an accident. WARNING HAZARD Air in .) j Disc Brake Fluid In accordance with dirt or water. A. If brake fluid is spilled, wash it immediately. Pad wear inspection and pad replacement should also be done by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Can make the brake feel mushy or soft. 156 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Brakes Front Brake: Disc and brake pad wear is automatically compensated for...
Owners Manual
Page 163
... accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Brake Light Switch Inspection the ignition switch to the "ON" position. • Turn the brake pedal. j A. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 161 Brake Light Switch Only the switch at the rear brake pedal can be sure that the switch body does not turn during adjustment. The brake light switches of pedal travel. NOTICE To avoid damaging the electrical connections inside the switch, be adjusted. The brake light switch should • Depress go...
... accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Brake Light Switch Inspection the ignition switch to the "ON" position. • Turn the brake pedal. j A. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 161 Brake Light Switch Only the switch at the rear brake pedal can be sure that the switch body does not turn during adjustment. The brake light switches of pedal travel. NOTICE To avoid damaging the electrical connections inside the switch, be adjusted. The brake light switch should • Depress go...
Owners Manual
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... the vehicle. D. Brake Light Switch Adjusting Nut Lights sooner. Tires: The front and rear tires are a drop-center, tubeless tire design. Note that the valve stems are not symmetrical and should be installed so that the rims, like automotive rims, are on the tires indicate rolling forward. C. Rear Tire Air Pressure (when cold) Front 28 kPa (0.28 kgf/cm², 4 psi) Rear 35 kPa (0.35 kgf/cm², 5 psi) When replacing tires...
... the vehicle. D. Brake Light Switch Adjusting Nut Lights sooner. Tires: The front and rear tires are a drop-center, tubeless tire design. Note that the valve stems are not symmetrical and should be installed so that the rims, like automotive rims, are on the tires indicate rolling forward. C. Rear Tire Air Pressure (when cold) Front 28 kPa (0.28 kgf/cm², 4 psi) Rear 35 kPa (0.35 kgf/cm², 5 psi) When replacing tires...
Owners Manual
Page 177
... effect may be grounded out. Disc brake master cylinder and caliper. Start the engine and run it for Washing Before washing, these precautions must be lost when the • The finish is excessively rubbed. Observe the solvent manufacturer's warnings. When this happens, the vehicle will jump through the water and be forced into the spark plug cap, the spark will not start and the affected...
... effect may be grounded out. Disc brake master cylinder and caliper. Start the engine and run it for Washing Before washing, these precautions must be lost when the • The finish is excessively rubbed. Observe the solvent manufacturer's warnings. When this happens, the vehicle will jump through the water and be forced into the spark plug cap, the spark will not start and the affected...
Owners Manual
Page 185
...Cooling fan breaker functioned. • Cooling • Engine oil low running (not • No Power Engine overheated Too much idling or low speed running (not enough air flow) Overloaded Wrong spark plug Radiator clogged Coolant level too low Coolant deteriorated Cooling fan malfunction Cooling fan breaker functioned. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 183 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Starter Motor Not Rotating Engine stop switch "OFF" Fuse failed Battery leads do not make good electrical contact with battery terminals. Engine oil low Compression leakage Valve clearance insufficient Fuel filter...
...Cooling fan breaker functioned. • Cooling • Engine oil low running (not • No Power Engine overheated Too much idling or low speed running (not enough air flow) Overloaded Wrong spark plug Radiator clogged Coolant level too low Coolant deteriorated Cooling fan malfunction Cooling fan breaker functioned. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 183 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Starter Motor Not Rotating Engine stop switch "OFF" Fuse failed Battery leads do not make good electrical contact with battery terminals. Engine oil low Compression leakage Valve clearance insufficient Fuel filter...