124 MAINTENA NCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Fuel Tank Vent
The fuel tank vent hos
es must be routed as spec-
ified.
The engine may stall or lose power if the fuel tank
vent is plugged or if t
he vent hose is pinched. Inspect
the vent hose before riding and whenever the engine
seems to lose power. If the fuel tank is full but the
engine feels as if it
is running out of fuel, check the
vent and vent hose.
A. Fuel Tank Vent Hose
B. Check Valve
C. Fuel Tank
Belt Drive Transmission (CVT)
This vehicle is equip
ped with a belt-driven Contin-
uously Variable Transmission (CVT). This automatic
drive system, although simple to operate, does re-
quire periodic inspe
ction since the driv e belt wears
with normal use.
Inspection should be done by an authorized
Kawasaki dealer.
A. Belt Drive Transmission (CVT)
Periodic Drive Belt Inspection Requirements
Drive belt wears with normal use. Inspection of
the drive belt is required at least every 100 hours
of vehicle use or 2 000 km (1 200 mile) whichever
comes first. More frequent inspection is necessary
if the vehicle is subjected to hard usage.