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Owners Manual - Page 5
... motorcycle. FOREWORD
Congratulations on their own work should, of course, be thoroughly familiar with the proper operation of your motorcycle at all operators of this vehicle enroll in this Owner's Manual aboard your motorcycle's controls, its purpose is available for superior reliability, safety and performance.
Owners Manual - Page 6
... the latest information available at the time of the motorcycle and should remain with the motorcycle when it is sold.
Motorcycle & Engine Company
© 2012 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. This manual should be reproduced without prior notice or obligation. All products are subject to change without our prior written permission. However, there...
Owners Manual - Page 7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS...SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS ...LOCATION OF PARTS ...LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION ...GENERAL INFORMATION ...Meter Instruments ...Digital Meter ...Warning/Indicator Lights ...Key ...Ignition Switch/Steering Lock ...Left Handlebar Switches ...Dimmer Switch ...Turn Signal Switch...Horn Button ...Right Handlebar Switches...Engine Stop Switch ...Starter Button ......
Owners Manual - Page 10
8 SPECIFICATIONS Cylinder Numbering Method Firing Order Fuel System Ignition System Ignition Timing (Electronically advanced) Spark Plugs Lubrication System Engine Oil: Type: Viscosity Capacity Coolant Capacity TRANSMISSION Transmission Type Clutch Type 6-speed, return shift Wet, multi disc API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2 SAE 10W-40 4.0 L (4.2 ...
Owners Manual - Page 32
.... NOTE
żThe tail, city and license plate lights
are on . To Engine on whenever the ignition key is in the above narrow space, it could damage ...When turning the handlebar all the way to the ignition key is released after starting the engine. Avoid using a key accessory that may be used. If an accessory such as a key ring attached to the right or left, the space between the ...
Owners Manual - Page 35
... all the electrical circuits. The distance from the grip to stop switch stops the engine, it does not turn the adjuster to Ride the Motorcycle" chapter for starting instructions... and maximum at Number 1.
żAlthough
the engine stop the engine. Starter Button The starter button operates the electric starter when the transmission is in neutral. GENERAL INFORMATION 33
NOTE
Brake ...
Owners Manual - Page 39
... Method Antiknock Index (RON + MON) 2 Minimum Rating 90
NOTICE
If engine "knocking" or "pinging" occurs, use of a higher octane rating. Operating problems that result from the use a different brand of gasoline of poor quality or nonrecommended fuel may result in unsatisfactory performance. Fuels Containing Oxygenates Gasoline frequently contains oxygenates (alcohols and ethers) especially in...
Owners Manual - Page 42
A. 40 GENERAL INFORMATION
Side Stand
The motorcycle is down.
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. NOTE
żThe motorcycle is on its side stand. Always kick the ...
Owners Manual - Page 51
...-in period.
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Distance traveled 0 a 800 km (0 a 500 miles) 800 a 1 600 km (500 a 1 000 miles)
Maximum engine speed 4 000 r/min (rpm) 6 000 r/min (rpm)
NOTE
&#...engine immediately after a few thousand kilometers.
Run the engine for two or three minutes at idle speed to give the oil a chance to work up into all the engine parts.
• Do not race the engine while the transmission...
Owners Manual - Page 53
Neutral Indicator Light B. Starter Button
A. ON Position A. Ignition Switch C. HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE 51
HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
Starting the Engine
in the position.
• Check that the engine stop switch is
the ignition key to "ON". • Turn sure the transmission is in neu• Make tral.
Engine Stop Switch B.
Owners Manual - Page 55
A. This switch is designed so that the engine does not start if the transmission is in gear and the side stand is fully up. Clutch Lever B. However, the engine can be started if the clutch lever is pulled and the side stand is down. Starter Lockout Switch HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE 53
NOTE...
Owners Manual - Page 59
...little more, giving the enCheck that the engine does not start to keep it from stalling. NOTE
żThe
motorcycle is up. gine just enough fuel to let out the clutch lever very... slowly. Shift into 1st gear. This switch is designed so that the side stand is equipped with a side stand switch. Open the throttle a little, and start if the transmission...
Owners Manual - Page 63
... TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE 61
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 stop automatically and the fuel injection warning symbol to "ON" for a few...
Owners Manual - Page 65
the transmission into contact with the side stand. Operating or parking the vehicle near flammable materials can cause a fire, and can cause serious burns. Do not idle or park your vehicle in ... MOTORCYCLE 63
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 92
... wear and may result in the Owner's Manual. WARNING
Motorcycle operation with oil. Oil Level Inspection If the oil has just been changed, start the engine and run it for all the oil to the periodic maintenance chart in engine or transmission seizure, accident, and injury. Stop the engine, then wait several minutes until the...
Owners Manual - Page 99
...the engine and transfers it to overheating and consequent engine damage....protect the cooling system (consisting of the aluminum engine and radiator) from rust and corrosion, the ...cooling fan. Coolant Coolant absorbs excessive heat from a car wash facility, could damage the radiator fins and ...essential. If the coolant level becomes low, the engine overheats and may suffer severe damage. Change the...
Owners Manual - Page 106
... Service Manual. Inspection and adjustment should be carried out only by a competent mechanic following the instructions in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
104 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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...
Owners Manual - Page 107
...air that the spent fuel charge can continue to burn. Air suction valve removal and inspection should be obtained, engine power is greatly reduced, or there are abnormal engine noises. The KCA ... Chart. Inspect the air suction valves in the Service Manual. This continued burning action tends to burn more completely. When the spent fuel charge is released into the exhaust system so that...
Owners Manual - Page 109
... the Service Manual.
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Oil Draining Inspect the transparent reservoir located on the left side of a wet paper filter, which cannot be replaced in the reservoir, re• If move the reservoir and drain the oil. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 107
Air Cleaner
A clogged air cleaner restricts the engine's air intake, increasing fuel consumption, reducing engine...
Owners Manual - Page 112
... cables may be improperly adjusted or incorrectly routed, or they may be
Operation with improperly adjusted, incorrectly routed or damaged cables could result in the Service Manual. C. Be sure to each side. B. Tighten the locknut.
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done by a competent mechanic following the instructions in an unsafe riding condition. With the...
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