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 SystemAir Intake Duct Disassembly
(Other than US, CA and CAL Models)
Remove:
Air Intake Duct (see Air Intake Duct Removal)
Seal [A] and Screen [B]
Turn the air intake valve actuator [C] counterclockwise
(90В°).
Remove the shaft [A] of the air intake valve actuator.
Remove:
Pad [A]
Screws [B]
Air Intake Valve [C]
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Special Tools and Sealant
Hand Tester:
57001-1394
Flywheel Puller Assembly, M38 × 1.5/M35 × 1.5:
57001-1405
Peak Voltage Adapter:
57001-1415
Lead Wire - Peak Voltage Adapter:
57001-1449
Key Registration Unit:
57001-1582
Grip:
57001-1591
Flywheel & Pulley Holder:
57001-1605
Rotor Holder:
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Throttle Grip and Cables
Free Play Inspection
Refer to the Throttle Control System Inspection in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter.
Free Play Adjustment
Refer to the Throttle Control System Inspection in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter.
Cable Installation
Install the throttle cables in accordance with the Cable,
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