Foreword
This manual is designed primarily for use by Guide shows you all of the product’s system
trained mechanics in a properly equipped shop. and assists in locating their chapters. Each
However, it contains enough detail and basic in- chapter in turn has its own comprehensive Ta-
formation to make it useful to the owner who de- ble of Contents.
sires to perform his own basic maintenance and For example, if you want stick coil information,
repair work. A basic knowledge of mechanics, use the Quick Reference Guide to locate the
the proper use of tools, and workshop proce- Electrical System chapter. Then, use the Table
dures must be understood in order to carry out of Contents on the first page of the chapter to
maintenance and repair satisfactorily. When- find the Stick Coil section.
ever the owner has insufficient experience or Whenever you see symbols, heed their in-
doubts his ability to do the work, all adjust- structions! Always follow safe operating and
ments, maintenance, and repair should be car- maintenance practices.
ried out only by qualified mechanics.
In order to perform the work efficiently and DANGER
to avoid costly mistakes, read the text, thor- DANGER indicates a hazardous situa-
oughly familiarize yourself with the procedures tion which, if not avoided, will result in
before starting work, and then do the work care- death or serious injury.
fully in a clean area. Whenever special tools or
equipment are specified, do not use makeshift WARNING
tools or equipment. Precision measurements WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-
can only be made if the proper instruments are tion which, if not avoided, could result
used, and the use of substitute tools may ad- in death or serious injury.
versely affect safe operation.
For the duration of the warranty period, NOTICE
we recommend that all repairs and scheduled
maintenance be performed in accordance with NOTICE is used to address practices not
this service manual. Any owner maintenance or related to personal injury.
repair procedure not performed in accordance This manual contains four more symbols
with this manual may void the warranty. which will help you distinguish different types
To get the longest life out of your vehicle. of information.
• Follow the Periodic Maintenance Chart in the
Service Manual. NOTE
• Be alert for problems and non-scheduled
maintenance.
○NOTE indicates information that may help
or guide you in the operation or service of
• Use proper tools and genuine Kawasaki Mo-
torcycle parts. Special tools, gauges, and
the vehicle.
testers that are necessary when servicing • Indicates
done.
a procedural step or work to be
Kawasaki motorcycles are introduced by the
Service Manual. Genuine parts provided as ○Indicates a procedural sub-step or how to do
spare parts are listed in the Parts Catalog. the work of the procedural step it follows. It
• Follow the procedures in this manual care-
fully. Don’t take shortcuts.
also precedes the text of a NOTE.
Indicates a conditional step or what action to
• Remember to keep complete records of main-
tenance and repair with dates and any new
take based on the results of the test or inspec-
tion in the procedural step or sub-step it fol-
parts installed. lows.
In most chapters an exploded view illustration
of the system components follows the Table of
How to Use This Manual Contents. In these illustrations you will find the
In this manual, the product is divided into instructions indicating which parts require spec-
its major systems and these systems make up ified tightening torque, oil, grease or a locking
the manual’s chapters. The Quick Reference agent during assembly.
