2015 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 142
2015 Kawasaki KX250F Manual
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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 141 WARNING If the axle holder is not securely clamped, the front fork assembly may come out of the vise when compressed, which could cause an accident resulting in injury. However, clamping the axle holder too tightly can damage it which will affect riding stability. Use protective aluminum covers on the jaws of the vise and do not tighten the vise excessively. the outer tube by hands and install the • Compress top plug wrench (special tool: 57001-1645) between the axle holder bottom and locknut. j WARNING The fork spring applies pressure to the adjuster assembly and can eject the special tool with substantial force if the tool is not properly and securely placed. Be sure the tool is fully in place as shown in the photo, and keep fingers away to avoid getting them pinched between the tool, adjuster assembly and axle holder. When using the Fork Spring Compressor (Special Tool: 57001-1771): Set the fork spring compressor (special tool: 57001-1771) and a suitable jack as shown in the figure. A. Fork Spring Compressor (Special Tool: 57001-1771) B. Suitable Jack the heavy cloth on the fork spring compressor • Put (special tool: 57001-1771). the front fork, with its upper side facing down• Set ward, on the fork spring compressor (special tool: 57001-1771). •