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 Solenoid Valve Unit Test
Remove the air intake solenoid valve (see Air Intake Solenoid
Valve Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Set the hand tester [A] to the × 1 Ω range and connect it
to the air intake solenoid valve terminals as shown in the
figure.
Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394
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Oxygen Sensor Installation (Equipped Models)
NOTICE
Never drop the oxygen sensor [A] especially on a
hard surface. Such a shock to the unit can damage
it. Do not touch the sensing part [B] to prevent oil
contact. Oil contamination from hands can reduce
sensor performance.
Tighten:
Torque - Oxygen Sensor: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ...
Special Tools
Fork Oil Level Gauge:
57001-1290
Vacuum Gauge:
57001-1369
Hand Tester:
57001-1394
Throttle Sensor Setting Adapter #1:
57001-1400
Peak Voltage Adapter:
57001-1415
Needle Adapter Set:
57001-1457
Throttle Sensor Setting Adapter:
57001-1538
Measuring Adapter:
57001-1700
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