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Owners Manual - Page 5
... For those who plan to ride a motorcycle safely. Please read this vehicle enroll in a motorcycle rider training program to it the proper care and maintenance described in the Service Manual. Keep this Owner's Manual aboard your motorcycle at all operators of Kawasaki's advanced engineering, exhaustive testing, and continuous striving for safe motorcycle operation. Your new...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... is sold. Motorcycle & Engine Company
© 2014 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. This publication includes the latest information available at the time of the motorcycle and should be considered a permanent part of printing.
All products are subject to change without our prior written permission. No part of this manual. However, there may be...
Owners Manual - Page 7
Starting the Engine ...Jump Starting ...Moving Off...Shifting Gears ...63 63 63 64 64 65 66 68 71 72 75 75 76 77 79 79 82 85 86 TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS ...SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS ...LOCATION OF PARTS ...LOADING AND ACCESSORIES INFORMATION ...GENERAL INFORMATION ...Meter Instruments ...Tachometer ...Instrument Display Brightness Control ...Multifunction Meter ...Warning...
Owners Manual - Page 11
10 SPECIFICATIONS Starting System 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 6-speed, constant mesh, return shift API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA, MA1 or MA2 SAE 10W-40 3.7 L (3.9 US qt) 2.6 L (2.7 US ...
Owners Manual - Page 49
...A. 48 GENERAL INFORMATION
S-KTRC Mode Indicator This indicator shows the selected S-KTRC mode. Warning/Indicator Lights : When the transmission is in the How to Ride the Motorcycle chapter.
○When
NOTE
the all S-KTRC mode indicators go off, ...Have the machine checked by an authorized Kawasaki dealer promptly because the engine might stop suddenly when keeping running in that condition.
Owners Manual - Page 64
... the electric starter when the transmission is in position for the motorcycle to the position.
○Although
NOTE
the engine stop switch is for emergency use. START/STOP Switch (for starting instructions. Engine Stop Switch B.
Refer to the Starting the Engine section of the "How to stop the engine. A. Starter Button
Engine Stop Switch In addition...
Owners Manual - Page 69
... a minimum Antiknock Index of poor quality or nonrecommended fuel may result in the table. The Antiknock Index is an average of the Research Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON) as shown in unsatisfactory performance.
The Antiknock Index is posted on service station pumps. Operating problems that result from the use a different brand...
Owners Manual - Page 72
... the motorcycle.
○The
NOTE
motorcycle is on the motorcycle while it is equipped with a side stand. NOTE 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.
GENERAL INFORMATION 71
The motorcycle is down.
Owners Manual - Page 78
...∼ 800 km (0 ∼ 500 mi) 800 ∼ 1 600 km (500 ∼ 1 000 mi)
Maximum engine speed 4 000 r/min (rpm) 6 000 r/min (rpm)
○When operating on public roadways, keep maximum speed under ... a "broken down" instead of a "broken in period. NOTE
• Do not race the engine while the transmission is already warm. BREAK-IN 77
BREAK-IN
The first 1 600 km (1 000 mi) that ...
Owners Manual - Page 80
A. Ignition Switch C. HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE 79
HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
Starting the Engine
•
Check that the engine stop switch is in the
the ignition key to "ON". • Turn Make • tral. Neutral Indicator Light B. Engine Stop Switch B. sure the transmission is position. Starter Button
A. "ON" position in neu-
Owners Manual - Page 82
A. Clutch Lever B. NOTICE
Do not let the engine idle longer than five minutes, or engine overheating and damage may occur. 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 starter lockout switch.
HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE 81
○The...
Owners Manual - Page 86
... side of the headlight goes on. A.
Shift Pedal Open the throttle a little, and start if the transmission is in the clutch lever. Shift into 1st gear. This switch is designed so that the side stand is...to engage, open • As the throttle a little more, giving the engine just enough fuel to let out the clutch lever very slowly.
○The
NOTE
motorcycle is equipped with a side stand ...
Owners Manual - Page 93
... become thoroughly familiar with a vehicle-down sensor, which causes the engine to stop automatically and the fuel injection warning symbol to enter and jam the fuel injection system. Support the motorcycle on or blink when the motorcycle falls down and the starter button is pushed in an Emergency
Shift the transmission into neutral. 92 HOW...
Owners Manual - Page 95
this includes any source of flame or sparks; the transmission into neutral • Shift and turn the ignition key to any appliance with the ... cause serious burns. 94 HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
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 normal operation and can be sure...
Owners Manual - Page 129
... with oil. 128 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
In order for the engine, transmission, and clutch to the periodic maintenance chart in the Owner's Manual. Stop the engine, then wait several minutes at the proper level, and change the oil and replace the oil filter in engine or transmission seizure, accident, and injury.
Check the oil level before...
Owners Manual - Page 135
... radiator) from a car wash facility, could damage the radiator fins and impair the radiator's effectiveness. Replenish coolant if the level is essential. Do not obstruct or deflect airflow through the radiator by installing unauthorized accessories in accordance with the periodic maintenance chart. If the coolant level becomes low, the engine overheats and may...
Owners Manual - Page 143
...Service Manual. Inspection and adjustment should be carried out only by a competent mechanic following the instructions in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Valve Clearance
NOTICE
If valve clearance is left unadjusted, wear will eventually cause the valves to remain partly open; which lowers performance..., burns the valves and valve seats, and may cause serious engine ...
Owners Manual - Page 144
...Inspect the air suction valves in the Service Manual. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 143
The Kawasaki Clean Air System (KCA) is a secondary air suction system that the spent fuel charge can continue to burn. Also,... reduced, or there are abnormal engine noises. Air suction valve removal and inspection should be obtained, engine power is prevented from the air cleaner into carbon dioxide.
Owners Manual - Page 145
... middle engine speed. A.
This exhaust device is equipped with a exhaust device system. The maladjustment will cause the poor engine performance and engine damage.
Exhaust Device Cables 144 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
This motorcycle is controlled by the ECU, and adjustment or maintenance should be done only by yourself. This system controls the valve in the Service Manual.
Owners Manual - Page 153
B. D. With the engine idling, turn the handlebar to correct any of the throttle cables should be damaged. WARNING
A.
Decelerator Cable Accelerator Cable Adjuster Locknuts
the throttle cables cannot be ad• If justed with improperly adjusted, incorrectly routed, or damaged cables could result in the Service Manual. 152 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
out the accelerator...
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