2015 Kawasaki Brute Force 300 Owners Manual - Page 137

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136 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT the rod clockwise or counterclockwise until • Turn the drive select lever into the "N" position of the • shift guide and tighten the locknuts, then pull out the standard tip/phillips screwdriver. After adjustment, start the engine and test ride the ATV to be sure the drive select lever is operating properly. Belt Drive Transmission (CVT) The vehicle is equipped with a belt-driven Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This automatic drive system, although simple to operate, does require periodic inspection since the drive belt wears with normal use. Inspection should be done by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. Neglect, abuse, or failure to maintain the transmission can result in belt damage and failure. Inspection of the transmission drive belt is required at least every 2 000 km (1 200 mi.) or year of use whichever comes first, since drive belts wear with normal use. More frequent inspection is necessary if the vehicle is subjected to hard usage. If excessive belt slippage occurs, do not ride the vehicle until damaged components are repaired. j Periodic Drive Belt Inspection Requirements A. Locknuts B. Rod C. Standard Tip/Phillips Screwdriver • Turn the ignition switch is to OFF and make sure the engine stop switch in the ON " " position.

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136
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
j
•
Turn the rod clockwise or counterclockwise until
the drive select lever into the "N" position of the
shift guide and tighten the locknuts, then pull out
the standard tip/phillips screwdriver.
•
After adjustment, start the engine and test ride the
ATV to be sure the drive select lever is operating
properly.
A. Locknuts
B. Rod
C. Standard Tip/Phillips Screwdriver
•
Turn the ignition switch is to OFF and make sure
the engine stop switch in the ON “
” position.
Belt Drive Transmission (CVT)
The vehicle is equipped with a belt–driven Contin-
uously Variable Transmission (CVT). This automatic
drive system, although simple to operate, does re-
quire periodic inspection since the drive belt wears
with normal use.
Inspection should be done
by an authorized
Kawasaki dealer.
Periodic Drive Belt Inspection Requirements
Neglect, abuse, or failure to maintain the transmis-
sion can result in belt damage and failure.
Inspection of the transmission drive belt is required
at least every 2 000 km (1 200 mi.) or year of use
whichever comes first, since drive belts wear with
normal use. More frequent inspection is necessary
if the vehicle is subjected to hard usage. If exces-
sive belt slippage occurs, do not ride the vehicle until
damaged components are repaired.