2012 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i EPS Owners Manual - Page 161

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 159 Power Steering System Steering may become more difficult than usual for the following reasons: The handlebar was continuously turned or held to the full turn stops with torque applied by driver. In this case the ECU works to protect the system from overheating by stopping the power assisting. Stop turning the handlebar and wait until the system temperature drops, and the power steering recovers. Fuses in the harness may have blown. There are several reasons that the fuses may blow. Refer to the Fuse section in this chapter for details. Battery voltage has dropped. Voltage drop can happen when the engine starts; inspect the battery voltage. Cable harness or connectors may have been disconnected. See an authorized dealer for service. Suspension Shock Absorber Spring Force Adjustment The spring adjusting sleeves on the front and rear shock absorbers have 5 positions so that the springs can be adjusted for different riding and loading conditions. • • • • j NOTE żIf the steering becomes irregular or unusual for any reason other than above, have an authorized dealer check the steering and relevant components immediately. In some cases the power steering's neutral position can be affected by an accident or bump. A. Shock Absorber (Rear) B. Adjusting Sleeve

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
159
j
Power Steering System
Steering may become more difficult than usual for
the following reasons:
•
The handlebar was continuously turned or held to
the full turn stops with torque applied by driver.
In this case the ECU works to protect the system
from overheating by stopping the power assisting.
Stop turning the handlebar and wait until the sys-
tem temperature drops, and the power steering re-
covers.
•
Fuses in the harness may have blown. There are
several reasons that the fuses may blow. Refer to
the Fuse section in this chapter for details.
•
Battery voltage has dropped.
Voltage drop can
happen when the engine starts; inspect the battery
voltage.
•
Cable harness or connectors may have been dis-
connected. See an authorized dealer for service.
NOTE
°
If the steering becomes irregular or unusual for
any reason other than above, have an authorized
dealer check the steering and relevant compo-
nents immediately.
In some cases the power
steering’s neutral position can be affected by an
accident or bump.
Suspension
Shock Absorber Spring Force Adjustment
The spring adjusting sleeves on the front and rear
shock absorbers have 5 positions so that the springs
can be adjusted for different riding and loading con-
ditions.
A. Shock Absorber (Rear)
B. Adjusting Sleeve