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Owners Manual - Page 7
... with any mechanical device, proper care and maintenance are important for participation in this Kawasaki motorcycle. This manual is a highly tuned competition machine for trouble-free operation and top performance. Motorcycle & Engine Company © 2010 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. Your new KX is written to enable you to improvements...
Owners Manual - Page 9
SPECIFICATIONS 7
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS Overall Length Overall Width Overall Height Wheelbase Road Clearance Curb Mass Fuel Tank Capacity ENGINE Type Bore × Stroke Displacement Compression Ratio Fuel System Starting System Ignition System Ignition Timing Lubrication System Spark Plug Spark Plug Terminal TRANSMISSION Transmission Type 2 170 mm (85.4 in.) 820 mm (32.3 in.) 1 270 mm (50.0 in...
Owners Manual - Page 16
... of a higher octane rating. If gasoline is spilled on service station pumps in unleaded gasoline by the U.S. If this includes any significant level of commercial use a different brand of gasoline of poor quality or nonrecommended fuel may not be explosive under your warranty. Operating problems that result from any source of 90. Environmental Protection Agency...
Owners Manual - Page 17
...may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE. Fuel stabilizer additives inhibit oxidation of gasoline may result. Never store this manual. GENERAL INFORMATION 15
NOTICE
Avoid using blends of ...(up to 17.2%). Fuel system damage and performance problems may cause paint fading or damage. The most common ether is recommended that you drain all fuel from the fuel system. NOTICE
Never ...
Owners Manual - Page 18
..., the radiator does not incorporate a coolant reserve tank or cooling fan.
Starting the Engine
• Shift the transmission into neutral. Prolonged idling of the engine with the hot engine temperature after operation results in injury. A. WARNING
Riding with the transmission in possible engine damage. When the clutch lever is designed for competition use only. 16 GENERAL...
Owners Manual - Page 19
...until the engine is pulled, the motorcycle can be started with the transmission in the engine. NOTE
○ If the engine fails ...engine is fully felt
• Kick the engine over, leaving the throttle closed. Idle Adjusting Screw/Choke Knob
the kick pedal position around the top so that • Find the resistance to clear too rich fuel mixtures in any gear.
Then, kick the engine...
Owners Manual - Page 20
"Return shift" means that when shifting up to engine damage. To engage first gear from the neutral position, pull in the clutch lever and... shift pedal to the next gear, pull in the clutch lever, lift the shift pedal with a 5-speed "return shift" transmission. Shift Pedal
NOTICE
When changing gears, press firmly on the shift pedal, gently release the clutch lever, then release the shift...
Owners Manual - Page 21
Shift down progressively to a stop button. Stopping the Engine
the transmission into the neutral position. • Shift Close the throttle completely and push the engine • stop . A. Pull in certain circumstances. Engine Stop Button
Independent use of the front or rear brake may be advantageous in the clutch lever as the motorcycle comes to ensure...
Owners Manual - Page 22
...the tightness of operation, run the engine at low and moderate engine speeds. Stop and let the engine cool completely.
Be sure to the new one hour or 20 km (12 mile): Cylinder, Piston, Piston pin,... the same break-in the engine and transmission, which are necessary for performance and reliability. Start the engine and ride the motorcycle for about 20 minutes within 3/4 throttle opening...
Owners Manual - Page 30
... Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer. change
Every 2 years Every 2 years Every 2 years Every 4 years
30 30 -
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- 75 39 - - - - 100 - - replace K Brake fluid -
replace
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Every 4 years
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†: Replace, add, adjust, clean or torque if necessary. change Oil filter - replace Spark plug - K Brake hoses - Periodic Replacement (Engine...
Owners Manual - Page 31
... the engine, transmission and clutch to function properly, maintain the engine oil at high en- Check the oil level before the oil reaches every part can cause engine seizure. Stop the engine and ...engine. To ensure a proper reading of the semi-dry sump lubrication system, the engine oil level indicated on the oil level gauge will cause accelerated wear and may result in the Owner 's Manual...
Owners Manual - Page 32
...plug. • Remove Remove the oil drain bolt and position the vehicle • perpendicular to the ground to allow all the oil to ensure long engine life. Contact your local authorities for approved disposal methods or possible ...easily. Low Level Line D. If no oil appears in the transmission and crankcase, reinstall the drain bolt and refill with the specified amount of used oil properly.
Owners Manual - Page 36
... heat from a car wash facility, could damage the radiator fins and impair the radiator's effectiveness. If the coolant level becomes low, the engine overheats and may ...the water hoses for cracks or deterioration, and the connections for obstruction by installing unauthorized accessories in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. contains 50% of a permanent, ethylene-glycolbased...
Owners Manual - Page 160
... the self-diagnosis terminal is open. ECU Power Source Wiring and Ground Wiring (see Service Manual)
NOTE
○ Even if the battery or the ECU are shown by a series of long and short blinks of problems, all the service codes can be stored and the display will begin starting from the lowest number in...
Owners Manual - Page 161
...replace the ECU (see Service Manual). MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 159
Service Code Table
Service Code 11 12 13 14 21 25 31 41 46 51 FI Indicator Light Problems Throttle sensor malfunction, ... position switch malfunction, wiring open or short Vehicle-down sensor malfunction, wiring open or short Fuel injector malfunction, wiring open or short Fuel pump malfunction, wiring open or short Ignition coil ...
Owners Manual - Page 163
... • Transmission gear or bearing seized • Kick shaft return spring broken • Kick ratchet gear not engaging • Improper installation of vehicle-down sensor • fuel in troubleshooting for each problem listed. It is not exhaustive and
does not give every possible cause for some of a fuel injector • Fuel does not flow: Engine does not...
Owners Manual - Page 164
... Cylinder gasket damaged • Decompression trouble • Poor low-speed performance Spark weak: Spark plug dirty, broken, or gap improperly adjusted Spark... duct loose Fuel pump defective
Other: ECU defective Brake dragging Clutch slipping Engine overheating Engine oil level too high Engine oil viscosity too high Drive chain trouble
Poor or no high-speed performance Firing incorrect:...
Owners Manual - Page 166
... defective
Cooling system component defective: Radiator clogged Radiator cap defective Water pump not rotating
Clutch operation faulty Clutch slipping: No clutch lever play ...worn • Engine noise abnormal Knocking:
Transmission skips gears:
• Carbon built up in combustion chamber 164 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Lubrication inadequate: Engine oil level too low Engine oil quality ...
Owners Manual - Page 177
... works very hard when riding in these conditions. Take care to overheat the engine in muddy conditions and the radiator can add significantly to • When the tires and other parts of the vehicle and therefore reduce performance. keeping the air cleaner element clean.
• • • Take care not to remove built-up...
Owners Manual - Page 181
...suspension adjustment) • Rear shock absorber springs (for suspension ad• justment) and engine sprockets with bolts/nuts and cir• Rear clips parts • Electrical plugs •... Gaskets • Front and rear tires (various compounds and • tread patterns for different conditions) fork assembly • Front Piston and piston rings • Tire wraps, bolts, nuts, screws, ...
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