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Owners Manual - Page 6
..., but its features, capabilities, and limitations. For those who plan to do their Kawasaki Motorcycle, a Service Manual is available for superior reliability, safety and performance. Kawasaki strongly recommends that you can refer to it the proper care and maintenance described in the Service Manual. Those who would like more detailed information on your purchase of this...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...of the motorcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when it is sold. Motorcycle & Engine Company
© 2011 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved. Mar. 2011. (1)... at the time of this manual.
No part of printing. KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. All products are subject to change without our prior written permission. This manual should be reproduced without prior ...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... Switches...Engine Stop Switch: ...Starter Button: ...Left Handlebar Switches ...Dimmer Switch: ...Turn Signal Switch:...8 12 13 16 19 22 22 23 23 26 26 26 28 29 31 31 31 32 32 32 Horn Button: ...Brake Lever Adjusters...Fuel Tank Cap ...Fuel Tank ...Side Stand ...Seat...Tool Kit Case ...Helmet-Hook ...Steering Lock ...Electric Accessory...
Owners Manual - Page 12
10 SPECIFICATIONS Engine Oil: Type Viscosity Capacity Coolant Capacity TRANSMISSION Transmission Type Clutch Type Driving System Primary Reduction Ratio Final Reduction Ratio Overall Drive Ratio Gear Ratio 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 5-speed, return shift Wet, ...
Owners Manual - Page 33
... Button
Starter Button: The starter button operates the electric starter when the transmission is for emergency use. Engine Stop Switch B. gine stop switch to operate. GENERAL INFORMATION 31
Right Handlebar Switches
Engine Stop Switch: In addition to the ignition switch, the engine stop switch must be used to Ride the Motorcycle" chapter for starting...
Owners Manual - Page 39
Fuels of low quality or not meeting standard industry specifications may not be covered under your warranty. If this condition is important. Gasoline quality is allowed to continue it can lead to severe engine damage. Environmental Protection Agency include a broad range of alcohols and ethers, but only two components have seen any significant level of...
Owners Manual - Page 42
Seat Lock B. Turn Key to Right
the seat to the right.
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A.
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. 40 GENERAL INFORMATION
NOTE
The motorcycle is ...
Owners Manual - Page 46
Unlock the steering before starting the engine.
Steering Lock Observe and follow the notes listed below. Electric Accessory Connectors Location Under Rider's Seat Under Fuel Tank Maximum Current: Polarity Wire Color White/Blue Black/Yellow White/Blue Black/Yellow 10 A
A. 44 GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
Attempting to ride with the steering ...
Owners Manual - Page 47
... electrical system or the battery may become discharged, even with the engine running. GENERAL INFORMATION 45
NOTICE
The vehicle has an electrical accessory cirsuit (10 A) fuse for the connectors. A. Electric Accessory Connectors
using the electric accessory • When connectors under the fuel tank, the electric accessory connection to the connectors should be done by an authorized Kawasaki...
Owners Manual - Page 49
...; Do engine is in the Service Manual. WARNING
New tires are slippery and may cause loss of 160 km (100 mi) is extremely important that the owner has the initial maintenance service performed by a competent mechanic following the procedures in neutral. During break-in period of control and injury.
Do not race the engine while the transmission is...
Owners Manual - Page 51
...
NOTE
The motorcycle is equipped with a vehicle-down sensor, which causes the engine to stop automatically when the motorcycle falls down .
the throttle grip completely • Leaving closed, push the starter button. However, the A. This switch is designed so that the engine does not start if the transmission is in neu• Make tral...
Owners Manual - Page 58
...a high speed that the engine does not start if the transmission is in gear and the side stand is down when the motorcycle is equipped with a side stand switch. This switch is designed so that engine rpm jumps excessively. into ... in severe injury or death, as well as cause the engine to a lower gear, do not shift at the vehicle speeds shown in the table in the • Close clutch lever.
Owners Manual - Page 62
... throttle completely. • Close Shift the into neutral. • Turn the transmission ignition key to stop automatically when the motorcycle falls down sensor, which causes the engine to "OFF". • Support the motorcycle a firm, • level surface with a vehicle-down . After righting the motorcycle, first turn the ignition key to "OFF" and then...
Owners Manual - Page 64
... Do not idle or park your vehicle in property damage or severe personal injury. the transmission into contact with the side stand. Operating or parking the vehicle near flammable materials can cause a... THE MOTORCYCLE
Parking
WARNING WARNING
The engine and exhaust system get extremely hot during operation or after stopping the engine. Never touch a hot engine, exhaust pipe, or muffler during ...
Owners Manual - Page 78
...Altitude Performance Adjustment Information High altitude adjustment is stopped. Evaporative Emission Control System (California) Vapors caused by a vapor separator and returned to the instructions in a canister when the engine is not required. MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY
Proper maintenance is caught by fuel evaporation in the fuel system are routed into the atmosphere. This Owner's Manual...
Owners Manual - Page 91
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 89
Engine Oil
In order for the engine, transmission, and clutch to function properly, maintain the engine oil at idle speed. Not only do dirt ... the oil filter in accordance with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated engine oil will cause accelerated wear and may result in the Owner's Manual.
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drain down. the motorcycle has just been used too...
Owners Manual - Page 98
...injuries.
Keep your hands and clothing away from a car wash facility, could damage the radiator fins and impair ...at high speed and can lead to overheating and consequent engine damage. Interference with a stream of the radiator or ...or deterioration, and connections for obstruction by installing unauthorized accessories in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. 96 MAINTENANCE...
Owners Manual - Page 107
... clearance for each valve should be checked and adjusted in the Service Manual.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 105
Valve Clearance
Valve and valve seat wear decreases valve clearance, upsetting valve timing. which lowers performance, burns the valves and valve seats, and may cause serious engine damage. NOTICE
If valve clearance is left unadjusted, wear will...
Owners Manual - Page 108
...air to flow only from returning. Air suction valve removal and inspection should be obtained, engine power is still hot enough to burn more completely. This continued burning action tends to ... with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. When the spent fuel charge is released into carbon dioxide. Inspect the air suction valves in the Service Manual. The KCA System allows extra air into the ...
Owners Manual - Page 143
... material in and around the vehicle chassis, engine, and exhaust can cause mechanical problems and increase the risk of ...engine and exhaust are • Be cool before washing. Do not park or store the vehicle in an enclosed space prior to seals, • Avoid brake pads, and tires. water can easily be scratched. Allow the engine to collect in and around the vehicle, inspect the engine...
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