2011 Kawasaki Mule 610 4x4 XC Owners Manual - Page 89

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 87 Valve Clearance Valve and valve seat wear decrease valve clearance, upsetting valve timing. Engine Air Cleaner A clogged engine air cleaner restricts the engine's air intake, increasing fuel consumption, reducing engine power, and causing spark plug fouling. NOTICE If valve clearance is left unadjusted, wear will eventually cause the valves to remain partly open; which lowers performance, burns the valves and valve seats, and may cause serious engine damage. Valve clearance for each valve should be checked and adjusted in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Inspection and adjustment should be done by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. Valve Clearance (EX & IN) : 0.05 a 0.07 mm (0.0020 a 0.0028 in.) WARNING A clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and dust to enter the carburetor and the throttle may stick resulting in a hazardous operating condition. Clean the air filter according to the periodic maintenance chart; more often if the vehicle is used in extremely dusty conditions. j NOTICE A clogged air cleaner may allow dirt and dust to enter the engine causing excessive wear and possible engine damage. The air filter element should be cleaned in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. In dusty areas, the elements should be cleaned more frequently than the recommended interval. Element Removal the seat. • Raise the snaps and remove the air cleaner • Release housing cover from the housing.