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Owners Manual - Page 5
...Daily Pre-ride Inspection, and After-Race Check Points. This motorcycle is important should a problem occur far from help. Your child should never be familiar with the motorcycle is designed ... enough to be able to heed these precautions. 1. Read and understand the owner's manual provided with any moving vehicle there are possible safety risks; He or she always wears a helmet, over-the...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... maintenance outlined in this manual, you for superior reliability, and performance. Motorcycle & Engine Company
©2013 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. By giving your motorcycle's capabilities, its limitations, and above all, how to operate it a long, trouble-free life.
FOREWORD
We wish to thank you will be minor discrepancies between the actual vehicle and the illustrations...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...SPECIFICATIONS...GENERAL INFORMATION ...Location of Labels ...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...After Storage ...ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ...WIRING DIAGRAM ...YOUR WARRANTY/OWNER SATISFACTION ...REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ...MAINTENANCE RECORD...
Owners Manual - Page 11
10 SPECIFICATIONS
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 Type Viscosity FRAME Type Steering angle Castor Trail Tubular, semi-double cradle 41° to either side 27° 85 mm...
Owners Manual - Page 24
Fuel system damage and performance problems may result in unsatisfacOperating problems tory performance. Gasoline ...fuel may use in your warranty. Fuel containing these oxygenates can lead to 17.2%).
The most common ether is important. Gasoline/Alcohol Blends - Fuels Containing Oxygenates
○Other oxygenates approved for use gasoline containing up to severe engine...
Owners Manual - Page 25
... manual. Before storage it is recommended that the enposition and the ingine stop switch is not used. Move position to stop switch must also be in the fuel system.
NOTE
A. Be extra careful not to the
○To avoid battery discharging, check that you drain all fuel from the fuel system. Engine Stop Switch
The engine...
Owners Manual - Page 26
... button operates the electric starter when the clutch lever pulled in neutral.
Starter Button
• Shift the transmission into neutral.
○This motorcycle is equipped with a neutral switch that prevents the engine from starting when the transmission is not in . GENERAL INFORMATION 25
j Starter Button
This motorcycle has the starter button. A.
Starting the...
Owners Manual - Page 28
... immediately the choke knob until the engine is thoroughly warmed up.
○When the engine is already warm or on a ...hot day, open the throttle part way instead of using the choke knob. NOTE NOTE
NOTICE
Do not let the engine idle longer than five minutes, or engine overheating and damage may occur. Starter Button
after the engine has started with the transmission...
Owners Manual - Page 29
...gear, pull in the clutch lever, lift the shift pedal with a 5-speed "return shift" transmission. To shift down to the next gear, pull in the clutch lever and push down as ... • •
WARNING
Downshifting to a lower gear at high speed causes engine rpm to increase excessively, potentially damaging the engine and it may be selected. To engage first gear from the neutral position, pull...
Owners Manual - Page 30
Pull in certain circumstances. Shift down progressively to a stop. A. Shift Pedal
Independent use of gear and lead to engine damage. Careless, incomplete shifting can cause the transmission to ensure proper shifting. j Stopping the Motorcycle
For maximum deceleration, close the throttle and apply both front and rear brakes.
GENERAL INFORMATION 29
NOTICE
When ...
Owners Manual - Page 31
...motorcycle cool completely. NOTE 30 GENERAL INFORMATION
j Stopping the Engine
the transmission into all the engine parts.
Push the engine stop switch is in the dicator light (orange LED) .... • Shift Close the throttle completely. • position. A. Engine Stop Switch Position B.
• Turn the fuel tap lever to the OFF position.
○To avoid battery discharging, check...
Owners Manual - Page 37
... element - adjust † Valve clearance - inspect † Fuel tap - clean Engine sprocket - clean Spark arrester - inspect †
(K) Clutch ...clean or torque if necessary. (K) : Should be serviced by referring to the Service Manual or an authorized Kawasaki dealer. ○ : Emission-related Item 1. Periodic Inspection (Engine Related Item) FREQUENCY OPERATION Initial 5 hours (1 month...
Owners Manual - Page 41
.../Dipstick B. This
•
fills the oil filter with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated engine oil will cause accelerated wear and may result in engine or transmission seizure, accident, and injury. Not only do dirt and metal particles collect in the Owner's Manual. Screw in the oil filler plug fully to the periodic maintenance chart in...
Owners Manual - Page 82
Electrical accessories, such as digital clocks and computer memory, also draw current from 100% Discharging charged to 50% ... However, in the motorcycle helps keep the battery fully charged. As temperatures rise, so does the discharge rate. Combine such "engine-stop" draws with no damage. The discharge rate depends on the type of time, the battery is not necessary to check...
Owners Manual - Page 92
... space prior to seals, brake pads, • Avoid and tires. j
WARNING
Build-up . Do not park or store the vehicle in and around the vehicle, inspect the engine, electrical component and exhaust areas frequently. Gasoline, brake fluid, and coolant will enhance its appearance, optimize overall performance, and extend its surfaces. Avoid wire brushes, steel wool...
Owners Manual - Page 98
... Spark plug faulty Spark plug gap excessive
Engine does not turn over Transmission not in neutral Engine stop switch set to assist you in tank • No Fuel clogged • Fuel hose tap clogged • Engine flooded • Starting technique faulty
Poor low-speed performance -
dragging • Brake slipping Clutch • Fuel-air mixture incorrect
• • Compression...
Owners Manual - Page 104
... shown in material or workmanship during the warranty period. What Am I Responsible For? Your satisfaction is a problem, and you from manufacturing defects in this owner's manual. What is that it protects you , as tires, brake pads, transmission drive belts, chains, sprockets, etc. YOUR WARRANTY/OWNER SATISFACTION 103
YOUR WARRANTY/OWNER SATISFACTION
Welcome to Kawasaki's high...
Owners Manual - Page 105
... all receipts for the service and/or items necessary to perform the maintenance so that will also file all necessary paperwork. The dealership is responsible for inspecting your Kawasaki vehicle if there is a failure, investigating the cause of the problem, and getting any necessary repairs, whether they are covered by the limited warranty. The dealership will...
Owners Manual - Page 106
What if I Get Warranty Service? This owner's manual should either be able to you have immediately or be given until your dealer to an authorized Kawasaki dealer for warranty work or operations, it is covered by the warranty. The dealer will perform the repairs at the address below. No authorization for inspection and diagnosis. Include the name and...
Owners Manual - Page 108
However, the CPSC cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury ... 107
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
(For Products Sold in the Continental United States of vehicles, if may open an investigation and if it may order a recall and remedy campaign. If the CPSC receives similar complaints, it finds that your...
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