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Owners Manual - Page 6
...training from a certified instructor. IMPORTANT Off-road vehicle riding is a wonderful sport, and we hope you will ensure that these problems and conflicts do not occur. Beginners should have...manual carefully and completely before starting at age 16 may not have adult supervision even after they attend a rider training course. Therefore youths starting your new Kawasaki. Read this manual...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... judgment and reaction time. żBefore starting: put transmission in safe operating condition. You should receive training from ... follow the operating procedures described. żThe Owner's Manual should be alert to operate this ATV. żNever... żNever attempt wheelies, jumps, or other vehicles including motorcycles and cars. Always go slowly and be extra careful when operating...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... the Loading Information chapter in this manual. żPreserve the environment, ride responsibly and always know and obey laws and regulations governing ATV operation. żRefueling: Shut engine off and make sure the area is well ventilated and free from any source of accessory items may affect vehicle handling. żNever modify an ATV...
Owners Manual - Page 10
For those who plan to do their ATVs, a Service Manual is sold. Those who would like more detailed information on your ATV, give it the proper care and maintenance described in this Owner's Manual aboard your vehicle's controls, its purpose is the result of Kawasaki's engineering expertise and a tradition of this publication may be thoroughly familiar...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... Drive ...Keep Your Feet on the Footboards and Hands on the Handlebars...Before Starting the Engine ...Use the Parking Brake ...Modifications and Accessories ...Perform the Daily Safety Checks ...Tire Air Pressure...Riding Terrain ...Riding in Reverse ...Turning the Vehicle...Climbing Hills...45 45 47 48 49 50 51 51 52 53 54 54 54 55...
Owners Manual - Page 14
12 SPECIFICATIONS
Lubrication System Engine Oil: Forced lubrication (semi-dry sump) API SF or SG API SH, SJ, ... 1.8° 7.6 mm (0.30 in.)
Type Viscosity Capacity
Coolant Capacity DRIVE TRAIN Driving System: Transmission Type Primary Reduction Ratio Final Reduction Ratio Overall Drive Ratio: Transmission Gear Ratio:
Forward Forward
Top 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Reverse Clutch Type: FRAME Type Castor...
Owners Manual - Page 28
... is in this vehicle (see the Fuel Tank section).
Reverse Indicator Light C. Neutral Indicator Light D. Coolant Temperature Warning Light/FI Warning Light:
Engine Coolant Overheating
The coolant temperature warning light goes on whenever the coolant temperature rises too high while the vehicle is no reserve tank in operation. A. Neutral: When the transmission is in the...
Owners Manual - Page 32
... the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT chapter for the clutch adjustment procedure.
Make certain the vehicle is completely stopped, the transmission is in neutral, and the engine is equipped with a reverse gear. To shift out of reverse, follow the procedure: Start the engine following the procedure in the clutch and lift the shift pedal up to...
Owners Manual - Page 34
... release the clutch lever, then release the shift pedal. 32 GENERAL INFORMATION
j Shift Pedal
The transmission is a 5-speed return shift type with your toe, gently release the clutch lever, and then... the shift pedal into reverse, engage 1st gear. If the engine is stopped, releasing the clutch lever and rolling the vehicle slightly while shifting will go back to the next higher gear...
Owners Manual - Page 35
... behind you are going . Careless, incomplete shifts can cause the transmission to jump out of gear and lead to ensure complete, positive shifting. GENERAL INFORMATION 33
WARNING
HAZARD Inattentive operation in a warm tank, it may overflow from the vent hose. j Fuel Tank
Filling the Tank: Only use gasoline with the recommended octane...
Owners Manual - Page 37
..., and never use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE. Gasoline/Alcohol Blends-Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (alcohol produced from the use in your warranty. j
NOTICE
If engine "knocking" or "pinging" occurs, use . Fuel system damage and performance problems may use "gasohol" containing more than 5% methanol. Gasoline/Ether Blends-
Owners Manual - Page 42
...and the operating techniques described in the Owner's Manual.
WARNING
HAZARD Operating this ATV at a speed that is equipped with... increased if the operator does not know how to decrease maximum engine power for the terrain, visibility and operating conditions, and your chances...Limiter
The vehicle is proper for an unskilled rider. WARNING
HAZARD Operating this ATV without ...
Owners Manual - Page 46
... not race the engine while the transmission is in neutral. żIt is important to perform the initial service after the first 10 hours (100 km, 60 mi) of vehicle operation is not used carefully during break-in the MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT chapter. If the vehicle is designated as described in this manual and the service manual for this...
Owners Manual - Page 47
... engine without ventilation. j
WARNING
HAZARD Failure to inspect the ATV before you a safe, reliable ride. The time required is in safe operating condition.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Always inspect your dealer, or refer to the Service Manual for the action required to return the vehicle to make sure the ATV is minimal, and habitual performance...
Owners Manual - Page 50
... 15 seconds between each operation of the starter to engage 1st gear. j
NOTE
żPractice starting and stopping (using the brakes)
until the engine
Moving Off
sure the transmission is in neutral. • Make Apply the front and rear brakes. • Release the parking brake. • With the clutch pulled in •...
Owners Manual - Page 53
...; from rolling.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN May result in the vehicle overturning or rolling down sensor, which causes the engine to any source of flame or sparks; HOW TO RIDE 51
Stopping the Engine
the throttle completely. • Close Put the transmission into 1st gear.
Set the parking brake securely. this sensor is equipped with...
Owners Manual - Page 55
... sensor, which causes the engine to "ON" before starting the engine. j To avoid engine damage caused by vehicle's overturn, operate the vehicle at a slow speed until the engine oil level can flow from the engine into the intake tract and air cleaner housing resulting in lack of Vehicle Overturn
If the vehicle is overturned, engine oil can be inspected and...
Owners Manual - Page 65
... clutch is recommended to shift into neutral before starting the engine are: 1) Set the parking brake, 2) Put the transmission in any position. j NOTE
żThe engine can be damaged or cause injury.
SAFE OPERATION 63
Before Starting the Engine
Three "musts" before getting off your vehicle.
If it might be started in neutral,
Use the...
Owners Manual - Page 66
.... 64 SAFE OPERATION
Modifications and Accessories
Installation of accessories may affect the handling of your ATV in some situations could lead to an accident. j Unauthorized modifications may cause changes in handling which in any way.
WARNING
HAZARD Operating this vehicle may produce dangerous handling conditions or adversely affect vehicle reliability. Kawasaki does not recommend that...
Owners Manual - Page 91
... TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not operate this vehicle with the vehicle level through the oil filler opening. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 89
Engine Oil
In order for the engine, transmission and clutch to function properly, maintain the engine oil at the window. Operation with insufficient, deteriorated, or contaminated engine oil will fluctuate depending on the lower right...
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