2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 48

2009 Kawasaki KFX450R Manual

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46 HOW TO RIDE Fuel ...Engine Oil ...Coolant ...Tires ...Enough fuel in tank, no leaks. Oil level between "H" (High) and "L" (Low) lines, no leaks. Coolant level between level lines (when engine is cold), no leaks. Air Pressure (when cold): Front: 30 kPa (0.30 kgf/cm², 4.3 psi) Rear: 27 kPa (0.27 kgf/cm², 3.6 psi) Check for cuts, cracks, damage, or excessive wear. Check for any imbedded stones or other foreign particles in tread. Slack should be 40 ∼ 50 mm (1.57 ∼ 1.97 in.) Lubricate chain. Check for dirt; clean or replace as required. Check that steering and suspension components, axles, and all controls are properly fastened. Action smooth but not loose from lock to lock. Control cables must not bind. Check for braking effectiveness (while test running). No brake fluid leakage. Parking brake: Stops vehicle completely. Outer cable slack within 2 mm (0.08 in.) Throttle lever free play 2 ∼ 3 mm (0.08 ∼ 0.12 in.). Throttle lever snaps back to idle position when released. Clutch lever free play 5 ∼ 10 mm (0.2 ∼ 0.4 in.) Clutch lever operates smoothly. Release lever free play 1 ∼ 2 mm (0.04 ∼ 0.08 in.) Headlight and taillight/brake light work. Stops engine. The operator must wear a helmet and eye protection plus suitable protective clothing, such as boots, gloves, long trousers, and a long-sleeved shirt or jacket. j Drive Chain ...Air Cleaner Element ...Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners ...Steering ...Brakes ...Throttle ...Clutch ...Reverse Lock Release Lever ...Lights ...Engine Stop Switch ...Protective Clothing ...

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HOW TO RIDE
j
Fuel
..................................................
Enough fuel in tank, no leaks.
Engine Oil
........................................
Oil level between “H” (High) and “L” (Low) lines, no leaks.
Coolant
............................................
Coolant level between level lines (when engine is cold), no leaks.
Tires
.................................................
Air Pressure (when cold):
Front: 30 kPa (0.30 kgf/cm², 4.3 psi)
Rear: 27 kPa (0.27 kgf/cm², 3.6 psi)
Check for cuts, cracks, damage, or excessive wear.
Check for any imbedded stones or other foreign particles in tread.
Drive Chain
......................................
Slack should be 40
∼
50 mm (1.57
∼
1.97 in.)
Lubricate chain.
Air Cleaner Element
........................
Check for dirt; clean or replace as required.
Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners
.....................
Check that steering and suspension components, axles, and all controls
are properly fastened.
Steering
...........................................
Action smooth but not loose from lock to lock.
Control cables must not bind.
Check for braking effectiveness (while test running).
Brakes
.............................................
No brake fluid leakage.
Parking brake: Stops vehicle completely. Outer cable slack within 2 mm
(0.08 in.)
Throttle
............................................
Throttle lever free play 2
∼
3 mm (0.08
∼
0.12 in.).
Throttle lever snaps back to idle position when released.
Clutch
..............................................
Clutch lever free play 5
∼
10 mm (0.2
∼
0.4 in.)
Clutch lever operates smoothly.
Reverse Lock Release Lever
..........
Release lever free play 1
∼
2 mm (0.04
∼
0.08 in.)
Lights
...............................................
Headlight and taillight/brake light work.
Engine Stop Switch
.........................
Stops engine.
Protective Clothing
..........................
The operator must wear a helmet and eye protection plus suitable pro-
tective clothing, such as boots, gloves, long trousers, and a long-sleeved
shirt or jacket.