2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT Owners Manual - Page 75

2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT Manual

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SAFE OPERATION 73 Fuel ...Adequate supply in tank, no leaks. Engine oil ...Oil level between level lines. Tires ...Air pressure (when cold): Front Rear Up to 185 kg Load (408 lb) Up to 185 kg Load (408 lb) 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi) 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi) Install the air valve cap. Nuts, bolts, fasteners .. Check that steering and suspension components, axles, and all controls are properly tightened or fastened. Steering ...Action smooth but not loose from lock to lock. No binding of control cables. Brakes ...Brake pad wear: Lining thickness more than 1 mm (0.04 in.) left. No brake fluid leakage. Throttle ...Throttle grip play 2 a 3 mm (0.08 a 0.12 in.). Clutch ...Clutch lever play 2 a 3 mm (0.08 a 0.12 in.). Clutch lever operate smoothly. Coolant ...No coolant leakage. Coolant level between level lines (when engine is cold). Electrical equipment ...All lights and horn work. Engine stop switch ...Stops engine.

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SAFE OPERATION
73
Fuel
.............................
Adequate supply in tank, no leaks.
Engine oil
....................
Oil level between level lines.
Tires
............................
Air pressure (when cold):
Front
Up to 185 kg Load
(408 lb)
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear
Up to 185 kg Load
(408 lb)
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Install the air valve cap.
Nuts, bolts, fasteners .. Check that steering and suspension components, axles,
and all controls are properly tightened or fastened.
Steering
......................
Action smooth but not loose from lock to lock.
No binding of control cables.
Brakes
........................
Brake pad wear: Lining thickness more than 1 mm (0.04
in.) left.
No brake fluid leakage.
Throttle
.......................
Throttle grip play 2
a
3 mm (0.08
a
0.12 in.).
Clutch
.........................
Clutch lever play 2
a
3 mm (0.08
a
0.12 in.).
Clutch lever operate smoothly.
Coolant
.......................
No coolant leakage.
Coolant level between level lines (when engine is cold).
Electrical equipment ... All lights and horn work.
Engine stop switch
......
Stops engine.