Valve and valve seat wear decreases valve clearance, upsetting valve timing.
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 damage.
Valve clearance for each valve should be checked and adjusted in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
Inspection and adjustment should be carried out only by a competent mechanic following the instructions in the Service Manual.
Evaporative Emission Control System (California
model only)
Kawasaki Clean Air SystemPiston Ring End Gap Inspection
Place the piston ring [A] inside the cylinder (upper
crankcase), using the piston to locate the ring squarely
in place. Set it close to the bottom of the cylinder, where
cylinder wear is low.
Measure the gap [B] between the ends of the ring with a
thickness gauge.
Piston Ring End Gap ...
Idle Speed Control Valve Actuator Installation
Replace the O-ring [A] with a new one.
Apply engine oil to the new O-ring.
Install the idle speed control valve [A] as shown in the
figure.
10° [B]
Tighten:
Torque - Idle Speed Control Valve Actuator Retainer
Screws: 2.06 N·m (0.21 kgf·m, 18 in·lb)
Install th ...
Intake Air Temperature Meter
Intake air temperature meter indicates
temperature of the air in the air
cleaner case.
The “Intake Air” is displayed if the intake
air temperature meter is selected.
A. Intake Air Temperature Meter
B. “Intake Air”
NOTE
The intake air temperature meter
shift to the coolant temp ...