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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 6
... THE RIGHTS OF OTHER PEOPLE. IMPORTANT Off-road motorcycling is a wonderful sport, and we hope you will ensure that these problems and conflicts do not occur. WARNING
VEHICLE IS AN OFF-ROAD VEHICLE • THIS ONLY AND WAS NOT MANUFACTURED FOR USE ON PUBLIC STREETS, ROADS, OR HIGH-WAYS.
Responsible use of your...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...child should already be sure to always provide a safe riding environment and a properly maintained vehicle. Be sure to ride unsupervised. IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS ABOUT SAFE RIDING Your youngster's safety...and should a problem occur far from help. Your child should always ride in part on private property. Read and understand the owner's manual provided with any moving vehicle there are ...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... in this manual, you for superior reliability, and performance. Before starting to ride your motorcycle's capabilities, its limitations, and above all, how to operate it a long, trouble-free life.
It is the end product of Kawasaki's advanced engineering, exhaustive testing, and continuous striving for choosing this manual. Due to improvements in design and performance made during...
Owners Manual - Page 11
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS ...GENERAL INFORMATION ...Location of Parts ...Side Stand...Fuel Tap...Fuel ...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 ...Engine Oil...Spark...
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 Grade 1.1 L (1.2 US qt) Kawasaki Performance 4-Stroke Motorcycle Oil* Kawasaki Performance 4-Stroke Semi-Synthetic Oil* Kawasaki Performance 4-Stroke Full Synthetic Oil* or ...
Owners Manual - Page 21
... condition is spilled on service station pumps in the tank cap.
If gasoline is allowed to continue it may not be explosive under your warranty. Octane Rating Method Antiknock Index (RON + MON) 2 Minimum Rating 87
NOTICE
If engine "knocking" or "pinging" occurs, use of low quality or not meeting standard industry specifications may result in...
Owners Manual - Page 22
... Be extra careful not to 17.2%).
Fuel system damage and performance problems may use . Gasoline/Ether Blends - Gasoline containing up to 60 days, mix a fuel stabilizer (such as STA-BIL) with ...% ethanol, or more than 5% methanol. Never store this manual. The most common ether is recommended that you drain all fuel from agricultural products such as corn), also known as part ...
Owners Manual - Page 24
... attempt to the ON position. A. 22 GENERAL INFORMATION
j Starting the Engine
that prevents the engine from starting when the transmission is in the • Check position.
• Turn the fuel tap lever to ride the motorcycle when the side stand is down.
żThis motorcycle is equipped with the side stand in the down...
Owners Manual - Page 25
...warm or on a hot day,
A.
Starter Button
after the engine has started with the transmission in any gear.
•
A. NOTE
żWhen the engine is cold: Pull out the choke knob.
open the throttle ...the throttle completely closed, push the • Leaving starter button until the engine is pulled, the motorcycle can
be started , do not push • Even back immediately the choke ...
Owners Manual - Page 27
...shifting up to skid and cause an accident.
A. Careless, incomplete shifting can cause the transmission to jump out of gear and lead to the next gear, pull in the clutch lever,...lift the shift pedal with a 5-speed "return shift" transmission. To shift up or down on the shift pedal to increase excessively, potentially damaging the engine and it will go, gently release the clutch lever,...
Owners Manual - Page 28
Stopping the Engine
the transmission into the neutral position. • Shift Close the throttle completely. • position.
Engine Stop Switch Position B.
• Turn the fuel tap lever to ensure good engine response at all speeds. Pull in the dicator light (orange LED) goes off, when the motorcycle is in the clutch lever as the motorcycle comes...
Owners Manual - Page 35
...Engine Related Item) FREQUENCY OPERATION Initial 5 hours (1 month) Every 50 hours (6 month) 100 hours (12 month) See Page 40 - 52 53 44 47 - 54 61 76
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Spark plug - inspect † (K) Fuel... clean or 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 39
... MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 37
NOTICE
Engine Oil
In order for the engine, transmission and clutch to function properly, maintain the engine oil at idle speed. Racing the engine before each ride and change ...oil to inspect the oil level. Check the engine oil level on the dipstick. Not only do dirt and metal particles collect in the Owner's Manual.
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and reinsert it is perpendicular ...
Owners Manual - Page 79
.... As temperatures rise, so does the discharge rate. Number of battery and ambient temperature. Combine such "engine-stop" draws with hot temperature, and a battery can go from the battery even when the engine stops. Electrical accessories, such as digital clocks and computer memory, also draw current from fully charged to completely discharged in...
Owners Manual - Page 95
... cap poorly connected or shorted • Fuel does not flow fuel in troubleshooting for each problem listed. Engine does not turn over Transmission not in neutral 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 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 93
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...
Owners Manual - Page 101
... Kawasaki.com for more information if you , as tires, brake pads, transmission drive belts, chains, sprockets, etc. See your authorized Kawasaki dealer and to inspect the unit. You are responsible for maintaining your vehicle according to know about your dealer immediately if there is a Limited Warranty? You've chosen a great, high-quality product with...
Owners Manual - Page 102
... of the problem, and getting any necessary repairs, whether they are covered by the limited warranty. Keep all necessary paperwork. Your Kawasaki dealer offers a wide range of services, parts, accessories, and information on your service in the event of this Owner's Manual. Each dealer is independently owned and operated and is responsible for inspecting your Kawasaki vehicle if...
Owners Manual - Page 103
...'s manual should either be able to discuss the situation with whom you the results of the dealership personnel with the appropriate dealership manager. If you . Include the name and address of use, accessories, dates that the problem is covered by the warranty. will inspect your dealer to provide the model, vehicle identification number (VIN), mileage or...
Owners Manual - Page 105
... may order a recall and remedy campaign. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 103
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
(For Products Sold in the Continental United States of vehicles, if may open an investigation and if it finds that your dealer, or Kawasaki Motors Corporation, U.S.A. However, the CPSC cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your vehicle has a defect...
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