NOTICE
The O-rings between the side plates seal in the lubricant between the pin and the bushing. To avoid damaging the O-rings and resultant loss of lubricant, observe the following rules.
Use only kerosene or diesel oil for cleaning of the O-ring of the drive chain. Any other cleaning solution such as gasoline will cause deterioration and swelling of the O-ring. Immediately blow the chain dry with compressed air after cleaning. Complete cleaning and drying the chain within 10 minutes.
Oil Applied Areas [A] O-rings [B]

Final Drive
Drive Chain Slack InspectionOil and/or Oil Filter Change
To change the engine oil and replace
oil filter, the engine oil drain bolt and
oil filter must be removed. The oil
change and oil filter replacement
should be done by an authorized
Kawasaki dealer.
A. Engine Oil Drain Bolt
A. Oil Filter
WARNINGEngine oil is a toxic s ...
Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Sensor Input Voltage Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the
Frame chapter).
Remove the screws [A] and the exhaust butterfly valve
actuator temporarily with the cables installed.
Disconnect the exhaust butterf ...
Specifications
Whenever you see the symbols
shown below, heed their instructions!
Always follow safe operating and maintenance
practices.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNINGWARNING indicates a hazardous
situation whi ...