MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 115
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Valve Clearance
Valve and valve seat w
ear decrease valve clear-
ance, upsetting valve tim ing.
NOTICE
If valve clearance is left unadjusted, wear w ill
eventually cause the valves to remain partly
open; which lowers performance, burns the
valves and valve seats, and may cause seri-
ous engine damage.
Valve clearance for each valve should be checked
and adjusted in accordance with the Periodic Main-
tenance C hart.
Inspection and adjustment should be done by an
authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Valve Clearance
(Engine Cold)
Intake 0.07 0.12 mm (0.0028 0.0047 in.)
Exhaust 0.20 0.25 mm (0.0079 0.0098 in.)
Engine Air C leaner
A clogged engine air c
leaner restricts the engine’s
air intake, increasing fuel consumption, reducing en-
gine power, and causing spark plug fouling.
The air filter elemen
tshouldbecleanedinaccor-
dance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. In dusty
areas, the elements should be cleaned more fre-
quently than the rec
ommended interval.
After driving through rain or on muddy roads, the
element should be cleaned immediately.
Element Cleaning and Inspection
•
Turn the knobs in direction as shown to release
the lock s .
•
Pull up the front access cover and disengage 4
tabs at left and right side.
•
Slide the front a
ccess cover forward to disengage
2 front tabs from the front grill and then remove the
cover.