Service Manual (KLZ1000C) — page 55 of 762

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-33
Periodic Maintenance Procedures

• Slide  the dust cover [A] at the clutch cable lower end out
  of place.
• Loosen   both adjusting nuts [B] at the clutch cover as far
  as they will go.
• Pull the clutch outer cable [C] and tighten the adjusting
  nuts against the clutch cover [D].
• Slip the dust cover back onto place.
• correct.
  Turn  the adjuster at the clutch lever until the free play is

• Push  the release lever [A] toward the front of the motor-
  cycle until it becomes hard to turn.
○At this time, the release lever should have the proper an-
    gle shown.
      60° [B]
    If the angle is wrong, check the clutch and release parts
    for wear.
                            WARNING
    Too much cable play can prevent clutch disengage-
    ment and cause an accident resulting in serious in-
    jury or death. When adjusting the clutch or replac-
    ing the cable, be sure the upper end of the clutch
    outer cable is fully seated in its fitting, or it could
    slip into place later, creating enough cable play to
    prevent clutch disengagement.

• After the adjustment, start the engine and check that the
  clutch does not slip and that it releases properly.

Engine Lubrication System
                            WARNING
    Vehicle operation with insufficient, deteriorated,
    or contaminated engine oil will cause accelerated
    wear and may result in engine seizure, accident,
    and injury. Check the oil level before each use and
    change the oil and filter according to the periodic
    maintenance chart.

Engine Oil Change
• Situate  the motorcycle so that it is vertical after warming
  up the engine.
•○Remove     the engine oil drain bolt [A] to drain the oil.
  The oil in the oil filter can be drained by removing the filter
    (see Oil Filter Replacement(2-34)).
•   Replace the drain bolt gasket [B] with a new one.
•   Tighten the drain bolt.
    Torque - Engine Oil Drain Bolt: 29 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 21 ft·lb)