2015 Kawasaki Brute Force 300 Owners Manual - Page 133

2015 Kawasaki Brute Force 300 Manual

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132 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Fuel System Accumulation of moisture or sediment in the fuel system will restrict the flow of fuel and cause carburetor malfunction. the lower end of the carburetor drain hose into • Run a suitable container. the drain screws a few turns to drain the • Release carburetor, and check to see if water or dirt has accumulated in the carburetor. WARNING HAZARD Draining the fuel system without following proper precautions. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions. A fire or explosion can cause severe injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD When working on the fuel system, do not smoke. Turn the ignition key to "OFF". Make sure the area is well ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot light. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it up immediately. A. Carburetor B. Drain Screw C. Drain Hose j • Tighten the drain screws. Inspection ○If any water or dirt appears during the above oper- NOTE • Turn the fuel tap to the "ON" position. ation, have the fuel system checked by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.

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132
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Fuel System
Accumulation of moisture or sediment in the fuel
system will restrict the flow of fuel and cause carbu-
retor malfunction.
WARNING
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Draining the fuel system without following
proper precautions.
W
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N
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Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be
explosive under certain conditions.
A fire or explosion can cause severe injury
or death.
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W
T
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A
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T
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H
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When working on the fuel system, do not
smoke. Turn the ignition key to “OFF”. Make
sure the area is well ventilated and free from
any source of flame or sparks; this includes
any appliance with a pilot light.
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it up immediately.
Inspection
Turn the fuel tap to the “ON” position.
Run the lower end of the carburetor drain hose into
a suitable container.
Release the drain screws a few turns to drain the
carburetor, and check to see if water or dirt has
accumulated in the carburetor.
A. Carburetor
B. Drain Screw
C. Drain Hose
Tighten the drain screws.
NOTE
If any water or dirt appears during the above oper-
ation, have the fuel system checked by an autho-
rized Kawasaki dealer.