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 SystemLicense Plate Light Bulb Replacement
Remove:
Screws [A]
License Plate Light Cover [B]
Pull the bulb [A] out of the socket [B].
NOTICE
Do not turn the bulb. Pull the bulb out to prevent
damage to the bulb. Do not use bulb rated for
greater wattage than the specified value.
Replace the bulb with a new one.
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Special Tools and Sealant
Oil Pressure Gauge, 5 kgf/cm²:
57001-125
Hand Tester:
57001-1394
Needle Adapter Set:
57001-1457
Extension Tube:
57001-1578
Fuel Pressure Gauge Adapter:
57001-1593
Fuel Hose:
57001-1607
Measuring Adapter:
57001-1700
Liquid Gasket, TB1211:
56019-120
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Valve Removal
Remove the cylinder head (see Cylinder Head Removal).
Remove the valve lifter and shim.
Mark and record the valve lifter and shim locations so they
can be installed in their original positions.
Using the valve spring compressor assembly, remove the
valve.
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