2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 111

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 109 If the knurled adjuster at the clutch lever has reached its limit, use the adjusting nut next to the knurled adjuster as follows. Turn in the knurled adjuster all the way. Loosen the locknut of the adjusting nut and turn the adjusting nut so that the clutch lever play becomes 5 ∼ 10 mm (0.2 ∼ 0.4 in.). Drive Chain The drive chain must be checked, adjusted, and lubricated in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart for safety and to prevent excessive wear. If the chain becomes badly worn or maladjusted - either too loose or too tight - the chain could jump off the sprockets or break. • • NOTE żAfter the adjustment is made, start the engine and check that the clutch does not slip and that it releases properly. WARNING HAZARD A chain that breaks or jumps off the sprockets. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Can snag on the engine sprocket and lock the rear wheels. This can cause the vehicle to go out of control. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Inspect and service the chain regularly and according to the instructions in this section. j Chain Slack Inspection • Stop the engine.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
109
j
If the knurled adjuster at the clutch lever has
reached its limit, use the adjusting nut next to the
knurled adjuster as follows.
•
Turn in the knurled adjuster all the way.
•
Loosen the locknut of the adjusting nut and turn
the adjusting nut so that the clutch lever play be-
comes 5
∼
10 mm (0.2
∼
0.4 in.).
NOTE
°
After the adjustment is made, start the engine and
check that the clutch does not slip and that it re-
leases properly.
Drive Chain
The drive chain must be checked, adjusted, and
lubricated in accordance with the Periodic Mainte-
nance Chart for safety and to prevent excessive
wear.
If the chain becomes badly worn or malad-
justed – either too loose or too tight – the chain
could jump off the sprockets or break.
WARNING
H
A
Z
A
R
D
A chain that breaks or jumps off the sprock-
ets.
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
H
A
P
P
E
N
Can snag on the engine sprocket and lock
the rear wheels. This can cause the vehicle
to go out of control.
H
O
W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Inspect and service the chain regularly and
according to the instructions in this section.
Chain Slack Inspection
•
Stop the engine.