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 SystemExploded View
14. Thermostat
15. Frame No. JKAZXT00JJA003074
or JKAZXCJ1
BA003074
G: Apply grease.
HG: Apply high-temperature grease.
L: Apply a non-permanent locking agent.
R: Replacement Parts
S: Follow the specified tightening sequence.
W: Apply water.
1. US, CA and CAL Models
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Air Cleaner Housing Removal
Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal).
Disconnect the secondary fuel hose [A] from the delivery
pipe of the nozzle assy [B] (see Fuel Hose Replacement
in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Disconnect the secondary fuel injector connectors [C].
Free the lead from the grooves [D].
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Crankshaft Side Clearance Inspection
Insert a thickness gauge [A] between the thrust washer
[B] on the crankcase and the crank web [C] at the #3 main
journal to determine clearance.
If the clearance exceeds the service limit, replace the
thrust washers as a set and check the width of the crankshaft
#3 main journal.
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