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Owners Manual - Page 6
... your purchase of Kawasaki's advanced engineering, exhaustive testing, and continuous striving for superior reliability, safety and performance. For those who plan to ride a motorcycle safely. Keep this Owner's Manual aboard your motorcycle at all times so that all the techniques and skills required to do their Kawasaki Motorcycle, a Service Manual is available for purchase from any...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... without prior notice or obligation.
Mar. 2011. (1) KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. No part of this manual. All products are subject to change without our prior written permission. Motorcycle & Engine Company
© 2011 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. This manual should be minor differences between the actual product and illustrations and text in this publication...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... Switches...Engine Stop Switch: ...Starter Button: ...Left Handlebar Switches ...Dimmer Switch: ...Turn Signal Switch:...8 12 13 16 19 22 22 23 23 26 26 26 28 29 31 31 31 32 32 32 Horn Button: ...Brake Lever Adjusters...Fuel Tank Cap ...Fuel Tank ...Side Stand ...Seat...Tool Kit Case ...Helmet-Hook ...Steering Lock ...Electric Accessory...
Owners Manual - Page 12
10 SPECIFICATIONS Engine Oil: Type Viscosity Capacity Coolant Capacity TRANSMISSION Transmission Type Clutch Type Driving System Primary Reduction Ratio Final Reduction Ratio Overall Drive Ratio Gear Ratio 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 5-speed, return shift Wet, ...
Owners Manual - Page 33
... for the motorcycle to operate. Starter Button
Starter Button: The starter button operates the electric starter when the transmission is for starting instructions.
If required, move the enposition. Refer to the Starting the Engine section of the "How to Ride the Motorcycle" chapter for emergency use. GENERAL INFORMATION 31
Right Handlebar Switches...
Owners Manual - Page 39
... unsatisfactory performance. Gasoline/Alcohol Blends - If this condition is allowed to continue it can lead to reduce exhaust emissions. Fuels of low quality or not meeting standard industry specifications may not be covered under your warranty. Operating problems that result from agricultural products such as corn), also known as part of a strategy to severe engine damage...
Owners Manual - Page 42
40 GENERAL INFORMATION
NOTE
The motorcycle is down. Seat Lock B. This switch is designed so that the engine does not start if the transmission is in gear and the side stand is equipped with raising • Pull the rear of the seat. Seat
Seat Removal To remove the seat, ...
Owners Manual - Page 46
... the battery can be used through the electric accessory connectors regardless of ignition switch position. Electric Accessory Connectors Location Under Rider's Seat Under Fuel Tank Maximum Current: Polarity Wire Color White/Blue Black/Yellow White/Blue Black/Yellow 10 A
A. Unlock the steering before starting the engine. Steering Lock Observe and follow the notes listed...
Owners Manual - Page 47
... the frame or between other parts to the vehicle's electrical system or the battery may become discharged, even with the engine running. A. Always install a fuse 10 A or less in the electrical accessory circuit. Electric Accessory Connectors
using the electric accessory • When connectors under the fuel tank, the electric accessory connection to the connectors should be done...
Owners Manual - Page 49
... chance to establish normal tire traction.
During break-in neutral. Do not race the engine while the transmission is extremely important that the owner has the initial maintenance service performed by a competent mechanic ... the Service Manual. Run the engine for two or three minutes at 1 000 km (600 mi) it , even if the • Do engine is necessary to work up into all the engine parts...
Owners Manual - Page 51
...This switch is designed so that the engine does not start if the transmission is in neu• Make tral. HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE 49
sure the transmission is in gear and the side stand...battery power recover. Neutral Indicator Light
NOTE
The motorcycle is equipped with a vehicle-down sensor, which causes the engine to "OFF" and then
NOTE
The motorcycle is equipped with a starter lockout...
Owners Manual - Page 58
... severe injury or death, as well as cause the engine to a lower gear, do not shift at the vehicle speeds shown in the table in the • Close clutch lever. Downshift at such a high speed that the engine does not start if the transmission is in gear and the side stand is operated the...
Owners Manual - Page 62
... to stop automatically when the motorcycle falls down sensor, which causes the engine to "ON" before starting the engine. NOTE
A.
60 HOW TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE
Stopping the Engine
the throttle completely. • Close Shift the into neutral. • Turn the transmission ignition key to "OFF". • Support the motorcycle a firm, • level surface...
Owners Manual - Page 64
... MOTORCYCLE
Parking
WARNING WARNING
The engine and exhaust system get extremely hot during operation or after stopping the engine. the motorcycle on a soft or steeply inclined surface, or the motorcycle may fall over. Do not idle or park your vehicle in property damage or severe personal injury.
the transmission into contact with the side...
Owners Manual - Page 78
... Performance Adjustment Information High altitude adjustment is carried out according to the fuel tank. Liquid fuel is stopped. As the owner of low permeation fuel hoses and fuel tank. 3.
This Owner's Manual contains those maintenance recommendations for this vehicle consists of this Owner's Manual at your own expense. 76 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
3. MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY...
Owners Manual - Page 91
... minutes at the proper level, and change the oil according to the periodic maintenance chart in the Owner's Manual.
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drain down. Check the oil level before the oil reaches every part can cause engine seizure. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 89
Engine Oil
In order for the engine, transmission, and clutch to function properly, maintain the...
Owners Manual - Page 98
... lead to overheating and consequent engine damage. Interference with the radiator airflow can cause serious injuries.
Do not obstruct or deflect airflow through the radiator by insects or mud. Radiator Hoses Check the radiator hoses for leakage, cracks or deterioration, and connections for obstruction by installing unauthorized accessories in accordance with a stream...
Owners Manual - Page 107
... serious engine damage. Inspection and adjustment should be done by a competent mechanic following the instructions in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. NOTICE
If valve clearance is left unadjusted, wear will eventually cause the valves to remain partly open; Valve clearance for each valve should be checked and adjusted in the Service Manual.
Owners Manual - Page 108
... a significant portion of the carbon monoxide into the exhaust system so that the spent fuel charge can continue to burn more completely. Also, inspect the air suction valves whenever stable...the air suction valves in the Service Manual. Air suction valve removal and inspection should be obtained, engine power is greatly reduced, or there are abnormal engine noise. The KCA System allows extra...
Owners Manual - Page 143
... tires. applying degreaser to cool, then remove any collected debris. Do not park or store the vehicle in an enclosed space prior to collect in and around the vehicle, inspect the engine,... the vehicle chassis, engine, and exhaust can cause mechanical problems and increase the risk of fire. use non-abrasive wax and • Always cleaner/polisher. sure the engine and exhaust...
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