The maintenance and adjustments outlined in this chapter must be carried out in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart to keep the motorcycle in good running condition. The initial maintenance is vitally important and must not be neglected.
With a basic knowledge of mechanics and the proper use of tools, you should be able to carry out many of the maintenance items described in this chapter. If you lack proper experience or doubt your ability, all adjustments, maintenance, and repair work should be completed by a qualified technician.
Please note that Kawasaki cannot assume any responsibility for damage resulting from incorrect or improper adjustment done by the owner.
EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
To protect the environment in which we all live, Kawasaki has incorporated crankcase emission (1) and exhaust emission (2) control systems in compliance with applicable regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board. Additionally, Kawasaki has incorporated an evaporative emission control system (3) in compliance with applicable regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board
1. Crankcase Emission Control System
This system eliminates the release of crankcase vapors into the atmosphere.
Instead, the vapors are routed through an oil separator to the intake side of the engine. While the engine is operating, the vapors are drawn into the combustion chamber, where they are burned along with the fuel and air supplied by the fuel injection system.
2. Exhaust Emission Control System
This system reduces the amount of pollutants discharged into the atmosphere by the exhaust of this motorcycle. The fuel, ignition and exhaust systems of this motorcycle have been carefully designed and constructed to ensure an efficient engine with low exhaust pollutant levels. The exhaust system of this model motorcycle includes a catalytic converter system.
3. Evaporative Emission Control System
The evaporative emission control system for this vehicle consists of low permeation fuel hoses and fuel tank.
3. Evaporative Emission Control System (California model only)
Vapors caused by fuel evaporation in the fuel system are not vented into the atmosphere. Instead, fuel vapors are routed into the running engine to be burned, or stored in a canister when the engine is stopped. Liquid fuel is caught by a vapor separator and returned to the fuel tank.
High Altitude Performance Adjustment Information
High Altitude adjustment is not required.
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY
Proper maintenance is necessary to ensure that your motorcycle will continue to have low emission levels. This Owner’s Manual contains those maintenance recommendations for your motorcycle. Those items identified by the Periodic Maintenance Chart are necessary to ensure compliance with the applicable standards.
As the owner of this motorcycle, you have the responsibility to make sure that the recommended maintenance is carried out according to the instructions in this Owner’s Manual at your own expense.
The Kawasaki Limited Emission Control System Warranty requires that you return your motorcycle to an authorized Kawasaki dealer for remedy under warranty.
Please read the warranty carefully, and keep it valid by complying with the owner’s obligations it contains.
You should keep a maintenance record for your motorcycle. To assist you in keeping this record, we have provided space on pages 225 through 228 of this manual where an authorized Kawasaki dealer, or someone equally competent, can record themaintenance. You should also retain copies of maintenance work orders, bills, etc., as verification of this maintenance.
TAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED:
Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: (1) the removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance, repair, or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use, or (2) the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person.
Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below:
Additional Considerations for High Speed Operation
Periodic Maintenance ChartMud Guard Installation
Installation is the reverse of removal. Note the following.
Run the hose and lead correctly (see Cable, Wire, and
Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter).
Check the brake line.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the mud guard mounting bolts [A, B], and tighten them ...
Front Seat Installation
Installation is the reverse of removal. Note the following.
Check that the dampers [A] are in place on the front seat.
Install the collars [B] as shown in the figure.
Place the seat hooks [A] under the fuel tank bracket [B].
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Engine Stop Switch
A. Engine Stop Switch
B. START/STOP Switch (for Stop Watch)
C. Starter Button
In addition to the ignition switch,
the engine stop switch must be in
the
position for the motorcycle to
operate.
The engine stop switch is for emergency
use. If required, move the switch
to the positio ...