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Owners Manual - Page 4
IMPORTANT INFORMATION KLX models are designed for the operator only, no passengers. • Kawasaki This motorcycle designed for competition only on a closed course. • Not intended for is use on public streets. • Read your owner's manual, it contains important information. •
Owners Manual - Page 5
... improperly conducted, this sport has the potential to the fullest. WARNING
VEHICLE IS AN OFF-ROAD VEHICLE • THIS ONLY AND WAS NOT MANUFACTURED FOR USE ON PUBLIC...żThis note symbol indicates points of your off-road motorcycle will enjoy it to cause environmental problems as well as conflicts with other people.
Always follow safe operating and maintenance practices. CAUTION
This ...
Owners Manual - Page 6
..., long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt while riding. Be sure he or she should a problem occur far from help. This motorcycle is important should always ride in the company of checking all ... it up if it up, plus riding techniques. Read and understand the owner's manual provided with any moving vehicle there are possible safety risks; Your child should never be familiar with your child....
Owners Manual - Page 9
... of Kawasaki's advanced engineering, exhaustive testing, and continuous striving for choosing this manual, you for superior reliability, and performance. Due to improvements in design and performance made during production, ...thank you will be minor discrepancies between the actual vehicle and the illustrations and text in this manual thoroughly in order to know your motorcycle the proper...
Owners Manual - Page 11
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS ...GENERAL INFORMATION ...Location of Parts ...Side Stand...Fuel Tap...Fuel ...Ignition Button ...Engine Stop Switch ...Starter Button ...Starting the Engine ...Moving Off ...Shifting Gears...Stopping the Motorcycle...Stopping the Engine ...Break-In...Daily Pre-Ride Checks ...MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT...EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION ...Periodic Maintenance Chart ...
Owners Manual - Page 12
10 SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS Overall length Overall width Overall height Wheelbase Road clearance Dry weight Fuel tank capacity ENGINE Type Bore × stroke Displacement Compression ratio Carburetor Starting system Ignition system Ignition timing Lubrication system Spark plug Spark plug terminal SOHC, 2-valve, single-cylinder, 4-...
Owners Manual - Page 13
SPECIFICATIONS 11 TRANSMISSION Transmission type Clutch type Drive system Gear ratios: 1st gear 2nd gear 3rd gear 4th gear 5th gear Primary reduction ratio Final reduction ratio Overall ratio (top gear) Engine oil: Capacity Type 1.1 L (1.2 US qt) API SE, SF or SG API SH, SJ or SL with JASO MA SAE 10W-40 2.667 (40...
Owners Manual - Page 16
Starter Button 9. Ignition Button
4. Choke Knob 5. Front Brake Lever
7. Fuel Tank Cap Throttle Grip 8. Front Brake Fluid Reservoir 6. Clutch Lever 2. Engine Stop Button 3. 14 GENERAL INFORMATION
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Location of Parts
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Owners Manual - Page 21
... unsatisfactory performance. If this includes any source of 87. Gasoline quality is allowed to detonation or "knocking". Operating problems that result from any appliance with a minimum Antiknock Index of flame or sparks; The octane rating of low quality or not meeting standard industry specifications may not be explosive under your warranty. Fuel Tank Cap B.
Fuels of...
Owners Manual - Page 22
... additives inhibit oxidation of the U.S. Fuel system damage and performance problems may cause paint fading or damage. and Canada which minimizes gummy deposits.
Before storage it is methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE). Never store this manual. Gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE. Never use . The types and volume of a strategy to 17.2%). The most...
Owners Manual - Page 25
.... A. GENERAL INFORMATION 23
Starting the Engine
that prevents the engine from starting when the transmission is in the RUN • Check position (RUN switch pushed in neutral.
NOTE
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• Turn the fuel tap lever to the ON position.
Owners Manual - Page 26
...). Wait 15 seconds between each operation of the starter to the ON position (red • Push light is installed.
When engine is pulled, the motorcycle can
be started with the transmission in the ignition button to let it cool and the battery power recover. the throttle completely closed, push the • Leaving...
Owners Manual - Page 28
... pedal.
To engage first gear from the neutral position, pull in the clutch lever, lift the shift pedal with a 5-speed "return shift" transmission. A. To shift up or down to engine damage.
• • •
WARNING
When shifting down , each gear must be engaged before the next higher or lower gear may be...
Owners Manual - Page 29
Stopping the Engine
Shift the transmission into the neutral position. • Close the throttle completely. • Push the ignition button (red light is... as the motorcycle comes to a stop.
Shift down progressively to the OFF position. Engine Stop Switch B. OFF Position
• Turn the fuel tap lever to ensure good engine response at all speeds. Pull in certain circumstances.
Owners Manual - Page 36
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Spark plug - clean Engine sprocket - clean † Throttle grip play - inspect † Fuel tap - inspect † Air cleaner element - clean, gap †
(K) Clutch and friction plate - 34...torque if necessary. (K) : Should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer. ż : Emission-related Item 1.
Owners Manual - Page 40
... minutes at the proper level, and change the oil and oil filter periodically.
38 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Engine Oil
In order for the engine, transmission and clutch to settle. the oil has just been changed, start the engine • If and run it for several minutes for the oil to function properly, maintain the...
Owners Manual - Page 80
... and a battery can go from the battery even when the engine stops. If damaged, replace the hoses. Electrical accessories, such as digital clocks and computer memory, also draw current ..., so does the discharge rate.
78 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Hoses Inspection
Check the brake and fuel hoses for cracks or deterioration, and the connections for deterioration, cracks and signs of leakage ...
Owners Manual - Page 97
...Transmission Engine stop switch set to assist you in tank • No hose clogged • Fuel Fuel • tap clogged Engine flooded • Starting technique faulty Poor low-speed performance - dragging • Brake Clutch slipping •
Fuel-air mixture incorrect Air cleaner element clogged Air cleaner duct loose Fuel...Fuel does not flow fuel in troubleshooting for each problem listed.
Owners Manual - Page 103
... of America Only) Your satisfaction is concerned with your satisfaction and your future business. If you have a problem concerning warranty or service, please take the following action: Contact the owner and/or service manager of your problem and ask for assistance in the Continental United States of the dealership is important to your authorized Kawasaki...
Owners Manual - Page 104
...United States of vehicles, if may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of America Only) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect... Safety Commission (CPSC) in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Kawasaki Motors Corporation, U.S.A. If the CPSC receives similar complaints, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, the CPSC...
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