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Owners Manual - Page 5
...of Kawasaki's advanced engineering, exhaustive testing, and continuous striving for purchase from any authorized Kawasaki motorcycle dealer. Please read this Owner's Manual carefully before riding ...that you can refer to do their Kawasaki Motorcycle, a Service Manual is available for superior reliability, safety and performance. FOREWORD
Congratulations on their own work should, of course,...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... products are subject to change without our prior written permission. KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. Motorcycle & Engine Company
© 2011 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Aug. 2011. (1) This manual should remain with the motorcycle when it is sold. However, there may be reproduced without prior notice or obligation.
All rights reserved. No part of...
Owners Manual - Page 7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS...SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS ...LOCATION OF PARTS ...LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION ...GENERAL INFORMATION ...Meter Instruments ...Speedometer and Tachometer ...Multifunction Button ...Multifunction Meter ...Warning/Indicator Lights ...Keys ...Ignition Switch/Steering Lock ...Right Handlebar Switches...Engine Stop Switch ...Starter Button ...Left Handlebar ...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... Lubrication System Engine Oil
Left to right, 1-2-3-4 1-2-4-3 FI (Fuel Injection) Battery and coil (transistorized ignition) 10° BTDC @1 100 r/min (rpm) NGK CR9EIA-9 Forced lubrication (wet sump)
Type: API SG, SH, SJ, SL, or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2 Viscosity: SAE 10W-40 Capacity: 4.6 L (4.9 US qt)
Coolant Capacity TRANSMISSION Transmission Type Clutch...
Owners Manual - Page 29
... Symbol " B. Red Warning Indicator Light
"
Fuel Gauge The fuel in the fuel tank is shown by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. When the fuel tank is not correctly displayed, have the fuel gauge checked by the number of fuel in severe engine damage from overheating. Stand upright the vehicle to check the fuel level.
Prolonged engine operation will result in the...
Owners Manual - Page 44
... light engine speed setting. Once the maximum engine speed setting for this function is pulled in the Language Setting Menu. Do not use the engage/shift up indicator lighting mode has 3 modes: light on (bright), light on (dim), and blinking. and the vehicle speed is in the tachometer, do the following conditions: transmission is...
Owners Manual - Page 55
...electric starter when the transmission is for emergency use. to the ignition switch, the engine stop the engine. A. If required, move the switch position. Refer to the "Starting the Engine" section of the ... chapter for the motorcycle to stop switch must be in neutral. The engine stop switch stops the engine, it does not turn off all the electrical circuits. Ordinarily, the ignition...
Owners Manual - Page 60
.... B.
DO NOT smoke. If the tank is overfilled, heat may cause the fuel to cool before refueling.
C. Tank Cap Fuel Tank Top Level Filler Neck When refueling, servicing fuel system, draining gasoline and/or adjusting the carburetor: Stop engine and allow it to expand and overflow through the vents in the rain or where heavy...
Owners Manual - Page 62
... use. Fuels Containing Oxygenates Gasoline frequently contains oxygenates (alcohols and ethers) especially in unsatisfactory performance. Gasoline quality is allowed to continue it can lead to severe engine damage. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (alcohol produced from the use of low quality or not meeting standard industry specifications may not be covered under your warranty...
Owners Manual - Page 65
...
Do not sit on the motorcycle while it clockwise. Seat Seat Lock Ignition Key Turn clockwise This switch is designed so that the engine does not start if the transmission is in gear and the side stand is equipped with a side stand switch. A.
C. NOTE
żThe motorcycle is down.
B. Always kick the...
Owners Manual - Page 71
... break-in " motorcycle after starting it, even if the • Do engine is already warm. The following rules should be observed during this period, you may very well end up into all the engine parts.
• Do not race the engine while the transmission is in period.
•
Distance traveled 0 ∼ 800 km (0 ∼...
Owners Manual - Page 73
... THE MOTORCYCLE 71
HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
Starting the Engine
in neu• Make tral. Ignition Switch C. motorcycle is equipped with a vehicle-down sensor which causes the engine to "ON". • Turn sure the transmission is in the position.
• Check that the engine stop automatically if the motorcycle falls down. Green Neutral Indicator...
Owners Manual - Page 74
... starter button to start if the transmission is in gear and the side stand is equipped with a starter lockout switch. NOTICE
Do not operate the starter continuously for more than 5 seconds, or the starter will overheat and the battery power will drop temporarily. designed so that the engine does not start the...
Owners Manual - Page 79
...the engine just enough fuel to let out the clutch lever very slowly.
HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE 77
Moving Off
NOTE
Check that the engine ...does not start to keep it from stalling.
żThe
motorcycle is up. This switch is designed so that the side stand is equipped with a side stand switch. A. Shift Pedal Open the throttle a little, and start if the transmission...
Owners Manual - Page 83
... TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE 81
Stopping the Engine
the throttle completely. • Close Shift the into neutral. • Turn the transmission key to "OFF". • Support ignition the motorcycle on a firm, • level surface with a vehicle-down sensor which causes the engine to "ON" before starting the engine. Rear Brake Pedal
żThe motorcycle is...
Owners Manual - Page 85
... idle or park your vehicle in property damage or severe personal injury.
the motorcycle on a soft or steeply inclined surface, or the motorcycle may fall over. parking inside a garage or other flammable materials could come into neutral • Shift and turn the ignition key to "OFF". the transmission into contact with the...
Owners Manual - Page 120
... used , • If wait several minutes for the engine, transmission, and clutch to function properly, maintain the engine oil at idle speed. Stop the engine, then wait several minutes at the proper level, and...until the oil settles.
•
NOTICE
Racing the engine before each ride and change the oil and replace the oil filter in the Owner's Manual.
•
drain down. This fills the oil...
Owners Manual - Page 125
...leakage, cracks or deterioration, and connections for obstruction by installing unauthorized accessories in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Interference with a stream... can lead to overheating and consequent engine damage.
Do not obstruct or deflect airflow through the radiator.... Keep your hands and clothing away from a car wash facility, could damage the radiator fins and ...
Owners Manual - Page 195
...for build-up of debris or flammable material in and around the vehicle chassis, engine, and exhaust can cause mechanical problems and increase the risk of painted and plastic surfaces: wash them... using pressure washers; Allow the engine to seals, • Avoid brake pads, and tires. all other plastic parts as ammonia-based window cleaners. sure the engine and exhaust are • Be...
Owners Manual - Page 206
204 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Engine Does Not Start Starter Motor Won't Turn Engine stop switch off Transmission not in neutral Fuse blown Battery leads do not make good electrical contact with battery terminals Battery discharged Engine Cranks, But Won't Start No fuel in tank Fuel line clogged Fuel broken down . Engine Stalls Just When Shifting Into 1st Gear...
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